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The Return of the Originals: Global Brands Are Betting on Kenya & We Cannot Lose the Wager
The opening of Nike’s first East African flagship store at Sarit Centre was more than a retail launch. Following Adidas Originals’ opening of its first standalone regional store at Westgate Mall, and Hugo Boss’s entry into Kenya’s luxury retail market, this signalled a shift in the country’s commercial landscape. For years, leading global brands reached […]...
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24 Jul 2026
Bank Interest Rates: Who Should Hold the Approval Power?
The CBK-Treasury Standoff If you have a bank loan in Kenya, you might assume your bank can raise your interest rate whenever the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) raises its benchmark rate. For years, banks...
10 Jul 2026
Security at a Cost: Why Kenya Has Become Africa’s Second-Largest Arms Importer
New data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that Kenya became Africa’s second-largest importer of major conventional arms in 2025. Kenya now overtakes long-establi...
6 Jul 2026
What Kenya is getting wrong in the Asahi Diageo Deal
For much of its constitutional history, Kenya’s judiciary has occupied an uneasy position in economic governance. The Constitution, 2010, transformed the courts into active custodians of public ...
3 Jul 2026
Kenya’s Evolving Relationship with the IMF and World Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has always been closely linked to Kenya’s economic history. When the country’s need for financial support and debt repayment has become extremely ur...
3 Jul 2026
Compliance or Punishment? Inside NTSA’s Tough New Era of Road Enforcement
Starting this month, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a major new road safety enforcement plan. The changes include instant traffic fines, yearly inspections for priva...
3 Jul 2026
DCI Ordered to Hunt Payroll Fraud Syndicates After KSh6.2B Ghost Worker Scam
Kenya’s fight against ghost workers has entered a new phase, as the government shifts its focus from identifying fictitious employees to dismantling what it believes are criminal networks b...
19 Jun 2026
Kenya’s G7 Debut: A Voice for Africa as Western Powers Compete for the Continent
Kenya’s participation at the G7 Summit in France highlighted the delicate balance between international opportunity and domestic political risk, particularly as its presence came under the spotlight...
19 Jun 2026
Beyond Representation: Kenya’s Key Takeaway from the G7 Summit
Kenya made history this week by participating in the G7 Summit for the first time, joining discussions traditionally reserved for the world’s largest advanced economies. For President William ...
19 Jun 2026
From Neutral Platforms to Duty-Holders: Global Momentum Towards Stricter Social Media Rules for Children
The United Kingdom is the latest country to move toward restricting children’s access to social media. It has announced an “Australia Plus” model that would prohibit individuals under the age ...
19 Jun 2026
Marriage Requirement for IVF Cover Sparks Debate Over Access to Fertility Care
The introduction of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) services under Kenya’s teachers’ medical scheme, Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover, was welcomed as a milestone in expanding access to reproducti...
19 Jun 2026
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Ups
Kenya Wanjigi Dismisses Opposition Budget, Unveils Alternative Tax and Debt Plan Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi dismissed the opposition’s “People’s Budget,” calling i...
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