Laws Policies

Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement sparks tensions over sovereignty, trade, and territorial disputes in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia’s agreement with breakaway region Somaliland, seeking port access in exchange for potential sovereignty recognition, could cause upheaval in the Horn of Africa. Somalia views it as an attack on its sovereignty, considering Somaliland is just a de facto country and has called upon the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to stop the plans by Ethiopia to […]...

IGAD navigates turbulent geopolitics: Oil dispute, diplomatic tensions, and Sudan’s exit introduce uncertainties for the region

At first glance, the 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of the IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Development) Heads of State and Government held on 18th January 2023, appeared to be a productive meeting....

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...

18 Sep 2023

From Nairobi to Singapore: The quest for good governance and growth

The curtains for the Africa Climate Summit 2023 closed in Nairobi on a very high note last week. The Government of Kenya deserves commendation for conceiving and hosting the Summit and placing the glo...

28 Aug 2023

DANCING THE TANGO WITH THE 30% ICT RULE

Policies pegged on local/foreign shareholding of companies in Kenya have been mired in controversy since 2006 when the local shareholding of foreign companies was reduced to 20% to attract foreign inv...

10 Jul 2023

Comprehensive analysis of the delayed National Automotive Policy

The motor vehicle industry in Kenya peaked in the 1980s with the local production of the Nyayo Car being a highlight. However, the liberalisation of the economy negatively impacted the growth of this ...

29 May 2023

Examining the Legal Instruments of the Malabo 2014 Conference: Implications and Significance of Ratification for Kenya

President William Ruto stated that Kenya would ratify one of the Malabo Treaties (2014) focusing on empowering the Pan-African Parliament to be a proficient legislative organ of the African Union (AU)...

27 Jan 2023

To fight alcoholism, govt must not ignore the economy and illicit drinks

President William Ruto recently made a pronouncement that it was high time the country fought against alcoholism. The President’s statement was as a result of the increased rate of alcohol and drug ...

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...

13 Jan 2023

Ruto administration to merge higher education funding and placement to enhance efficiency amidst row over bursaries in counties

President William Ruto has denounced claims that he plans to get rid of the Higher Education Loan Board (HELB). Speaking during an interview with journalists at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, Januar...

16 Dec 2022

The year in review: Highlights of key legislative and policy updates

The year 2022 saw the introduction of several legislative and regulatory updates. Similarly, Kenya launched some notable policies and strategies whose implementation will impact both the private and p...

2 Dec 2022

2nd December 2022 Political and Regulatory Round Up

KENYA End of an era for Uhuru Principal Secretaries The reign of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Principal Secretaries comes to an end today as those appointed by President William R...

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