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Latest Article 24 May 2024
Kenyan businesses navigate the complex landscape of corporate sustainability amid rising regulatory pressures
Corporate sustainability has become one of the most intricate and contentious challenges for businesses in Kenya today. Emphasising sustainability too aggressively can invite unwelcome scrutiny while neglecting the escalating global sustainability reporting requirements can lead to hefty fines and severe reputational damage. In response, many companies have opted to avoid discussing sustainability altogether. A recent […]...
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24 May 2024
Ruto’s state visit to the US highlights strengthened Kenya-US partnership and shared commitment to democracy, climate, and trade.
President Ruto is the first African leader to be invited for a state visit to the US in 15 years. President William Ruto became the sixth head of state after US President Joe Biden accorded the...
19 May 2024
Kenya’s 15 billion tree campaign: A crucial step in the fight against climate change
Kenya, a nation known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, is increasingly feeling the heat of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and severe droughts are no lo...
9 May 2024
WHO Results Report 2023 shows notable health achievements and calls for a concerted drive toward SDGs
The World Health Organization (WHO) Results Report 2023, the most comprehensive to date, showcases the achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs d...
9 May 2024
Seeds of change: Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit ignites a new chapter in agricultural prosperity
In a landmark gathering, the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened from May 7 to 9, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event marked a turning poin...
9 May 2024
One shoe doesn’t fit all: Evaluating proposed graphic warnings for tobacco products through a harm reduction lens.
Kenya appears to be making a significant stride in public health by introducing graphic health warnings on tobacco products. This initiative has the potential to significantly reduce smoking rates, sa...
9 May 2024
Institute of Public Finance Shadow Budget: Kenya’s 2024 budget prioritises debt service amidst fiscal constraints.
The KSh 4.1 trillion budget under the Kenya Kwanza administration marks the second fiscal plan in the current regime. The 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) outlines a 4 percent increase from the prev...
9 May 2024
Government faces backlash over response to flood crisis as multisectoral emergency efforts are mounted.
The prolonged heavy rainfall has impacted nearly the entire country, leading to widespread flooding, triggering landslides, and resulting in a growing number of casualties and significant damage. Th...
4 May 2024
Governments near agreement on package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Historic move makes the world better prepared for and ready to respond to future public health emergencies. In the eighth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regu...
4 May 2024
Kenya’s flood crisis deepens, calls for urgent mitigation measures
Kenya is facing a devastating natural disaster as heavy rain and floods cause destruction across the country. The torrential downpours, which began in March, have led to catastrophic flooding, leaving...
26 Apr 2024
Embracing the Arrival of the Rains
As the rains make their long-awaited return to Kenya, it’s important to reflect on the historical significance of these downpours. In my youth, I vividly remember how Budalangi became the benchm...
26 Apr 2024
Parliament approves Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.
In March 2023, the Cabinet approved the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) for ratification by Parliament. The Cabinet M...
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