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15 Dec 2023
Somalia’s integration and new leadership catalyst for EAC strategic trade shift
Recent developments within the East African Community (EAC) include the election of South Sudan President Salva Kiir as the chairman of the EAC and the acceptance of Somalia as part of its regional or...
15 Dec 2023
Key legislative and regulatory policies set to shape Kenya in 2024
The year 2023 saw the introduction of several legislative and regulatory updates in Kenya. Notably, as the year ends, various notable legislative and regulatory policies and strategies are scheduled t...
15 Dec 2023
Significant moments of the year that was 2023
While ushering in the new year at State House in Mombasa on January 1, President William Ruto said his government was committed to sustainably driving the economy in 2023. The President said he had ta...
8 Dec 2023
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
KENYA Stanbic lowers ESG loan screening threshold to Sh50m Stanbic Bank Kenya will from next month start screening loans of Sh50 million and above for environmental, social and governanc...
7 Dec 2023
Green energy revolution: Macro-economic effects, power struggles and winners in the changing landscape of energy economics.
Economic power affects every state and industry in defining manners. Economic power is the access to wealth, natural renewable resources, monopoly powers and/or superior technology. The current global...
1 Dec 2023
Driving growth: Government leasing program fuels Kenya’s automotive sector
In 2013, the government introduced the leasing program for official government transport, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing efficient and cost-effective transport solutions for various go...
25 Nov 2023
COP 28 Climate Talks: The imperative role of the banking sector in addressing climate change and nurturing a greener future
The forthcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference more commonly known as COP28, scheduled for the end of this month in Dubai, demands special attention. We must reflect on the key takeaway...
6 Nov 2023
Fintechs making strategic moves: What the vertical integration portends for the financial landscape in Kenya?
The news this week in the banking and fintech world has been the acquisition of Choice Microfinance Bank by Chinese Investor Robin Duah Wei. Wei’s acquisition is interesting because he not only owns...
6 Nov 2023
Kenya’s debt situation: Economist Ndii sheds light on looming crisis and mitigation efforts
Seven months before the maturity of the 2024 Eurobond, Kenya’s debt situation has been likened to a “patient in an intensive care unit” where extensive efforts are being made to rest...
30 Oct 2023
Tax education should complement automation of revenue systems to enforce compliance
For a country to attain its developmental goals, it has to generate revenue to fund these goals. A significant portion of a country’s revenue is generated through taxation. Despite the crucial r...
30 Oct 2023
Significant Political Sentiment – Kenya explores new infrastructure financing opportunities with Beijing
On Wednesday, October 18, China’s President Xi Jinping held a meeting with President William Ruto who was in China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This was h...
3 Oct 2023
Assessing the Feasibility of Kenya’s Proposed Unemployment Insurance Fund
Kenya is currently grappling with a challenging economic landscape characterised by a high cost of living, and the recent introduction of a housing levy has added to the financial burdens of employers...
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