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12 Apr 2024
WHO calls for action to uphold the right to health amidst inaction, injustice and crises
On the anniversary of its founding, the Organization reiterated the need for countries to invest, tackle discrimination and intolerance, and expand equitable access to quality health services. Durin...
12 Apr 2024
Empowering sustainability: The vital role of financial literacy in shaping a greener future
In a world grappling with complex challenges like climate change and economic inequality, the crucial role of financial literacy in promoting sustainability cannot be overstated. Financial literacy em...
28 Mar 2024
Navigating trade harmonisation in African regional economic integration: Focus on AfCFTA.
When contemplating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implementation, numerous complexities arise, particularly considering that most African nations are members of one or more Re...
22 Mar 2024
Rise of sustainable funds: Powering the journey towards sustainable development amid challenges
Sustainable funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have seen a significant rise in recent years. Sustainable funds have integrated sustainable development considerations into ...
15 Mar 2024
Plastic Vs. Planet: East Africa should intensify the battle against single-use plastics
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, 2024, the spotlight shines brighter on East Africa’s escalating struggle with plastic waste, pitting the convenience of single-use plastics against the sur...
9 Mar 2024
African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths
Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. They pledged to sustainably an...
1 Mar 2024
F1’s shift to sustainable fuels and its implications on the future
Formula One (F1), the pinnacle of motorsport, has long been synonymous with innovation. Throughout its illustrious 70-plus-year history, F1 has consistently pioneered technological advancements that n...
1 Mar 2024
Re-thinking the FATF Approach: Assessing the Effectiveness of the Listing Model as Kenya navigates the “Grey List”
Background Kenya is, once again, on the international financial market radar, not for Eurobond reasons but this time round for money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/FT). The Financial Actio...
16 Feb 2024
Corporations in Kenya join govt in the ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees.
Responding to the urgent global call for environmental protection and sustainability, Kenya has made a bold move to plant an unprecedented 15 billion trees. Aimed at mitigating climate change, increas...
16 Feb 2024
CBK agriculture survey: Sector shows resilience, expects price decline despite challenges.
The Central Bank of Kenya released the Agriculture Sector Survey for January 2024, highlighting the sector’s significant contribution to the country’s economy. Accounting for an estimate...
16 Feb 2024
Driving compliance in Kenya: Public and private sectors should collaborate to navigate low compliance levels.
Compliance is a critical imperative for both the public and private sectors, although the nuances of implementation vary significantly between them. The distinct approaches taken by both sectors are l...
9 Feb 2024
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round
KENYA Banks start sharing customer data, balances with KRA Banks have started sharing information about foreign account holders with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) as the taxman steps...
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