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Diageo Prepares for Post-EABL Life with John Musunga as Africa Boss
Diageo PLC rolled out part of its plan for the African market this week by appointing John Musunga as Managing Director of its African arm, Diageo Africa. Musunga, a former Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), will relocate from London and work from Nairobi, which has effectively become the headquarters of Diageo Africa. The British company’s […]...
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3 Jul 2026
The Asahi-EABL Transaction: A Candid Test of Kenya’s Regulatory Maturity & Predictability
When multinational investors assess a market, they rarely focus on a single transaction. Instead, they observe how institutions behave when large investments, significant tax revenues and competing ...
5 Jun 2026
Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa
Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regi...
5 Jun 2026
Kenya’s Most Expensive Habit: Why We Keep Rescuing Institutions Instead of Reforming Them
The Communications Authority’s decision to draw on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to prevent the closure of 17 Posta Kenya branches has reignited an important debate about the future of public...
5 Jun 2026
Beyond Gold: Why Silver and Platinum May Soon Sit in CBK’s Vaults
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is preparing to broaden its definition of money. Under a new proposal, the CBK may begin holding silver and platinum as part of its official reserve assets. This shift ...
24 Apr 2026
From Volatility to Resilience: Why the Sovereign Wealth Fund Must Get the Stabilisation Component Right
As the National Assembly continues its public participation on the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), a critical policy window has opened, one that goes beyond institutional design into the heart ...
10 Apr 2026
Automated Fines and the Limits of Technocratic Governance in Kenya’s Road Safety Debate
The legal battle over Kenya’s automated fines system has, in many ways, become the most visible dimension of a far deeper policy question. Courts are being asked to determine whether the system mee...
26 Apr 2023
Curbing Alcohol Abuse in Kenya: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Government Measures and Proposed Solutions
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent issue in Kenya, and the government has implemented various measures to tackle it. These measures comprise policies, programmes, and regulations to reduce alcohol abuse, en...
3 Mar 2023
An Explainer: The Draft Public Finance Management (Transfer of Functions) Bill, 2023
Background With the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the country took up a system of governance which embodies devolution and decentralization. The country has two levels of government...
3 Mar 2023
Curbing healthcare brain drain: A look at the proposed migration workforce policy
In a recently leaked Cabinet memo, the Ministry of Health signaled its plans to initiate and put in place restrictions to deter unemployed medics from seeking employment opportunities abroad. The majo...
3 Feb 2023
Hustler Fund: The question of defaulters amidst plans to roll out second phase
The Hustler Fund, which was launched late last year and has been in operation for over two months now, has so far disbursed Kshs. 15.9 billion in loans with about half of that money (Kshs. 7.7 billion...
27 Jan 2023
Snooping on tax evaders: Balancing between protection of personal data and KRA’s bid to monitor transactions
As the world marks Data Privacy Day on 28th January 2023, Kenya has been busy this week with a series of activities organized by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to commemorate th...
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