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Latest Article 27 Feb 2026
Building Regional Security: Justified Accord 2026 Underlines Kenya-Tanzania Partnership
Security and military cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania has taken centre stage with the rollout of Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest annual multinational drill led by the United States Africa Command in East Africa. Running from February 23 to March 13, the exercise spans Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, but Nairobi and Dar es Salaam […]...
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17 Apr 2025
Why Privileges Matter in Unlocking Development Funding: The Gates Foundation Case
In a turn of events, last week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs mutually agreed to withdraw from the Host Country Agreement. The Foundation’s A...
30 Aug 2024
The road to Addis Ababa: A highlight of the regional and global dynamics shaping the AUC elections
With seven months remaining until the African Union Commission (AUC) elections in February 2025, the race to succeed Moussa Faki of Chad, whose term ends next year, is underway. The new AUC Chairperso...
8 Jul 2024
EAC to implement Common External Tariff amid Kenya’s political unrest.
Ministers across the East African Community (EAC) member States have agreed to implement a 35% Common External Tariff (CET) following a directive to undertake a comprehensive review of the EAC&...
8 Jul 2024
What the world has seen, and what they saw
Gen Z: The Revolution Kenya’s Generation Z (Gen Z) was in the limelight as they took to the streets to address their concerns about the current government and the Finance Bill, 2024. Concerne...
24 May 2024
FINGER ON THE PULSE
Ruto’s ambition reform plan for AU’s self-sustenance Kenyan President William Ruto, who is also the African Union (AU) Champion for Institutional Reform, laid out an ambitious plan to transform th...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s streamlined approach to FDI: One-stop centre aims to boost investor confidence and economic growth.
As the world grapples with economic fracturing and significant shifts in global trade and investment, the impacts are being felt across borders, leading to a reshaping of international production patt...
24 May 2024
Unpacking President Ruto’s goody bag: Comprehensive agreements span infrastructure, health, education, and security, strengthening US-Kenya ties
President Ruto’s visit to the US has resulted in significant financial commitments across multiple sectors, reinforcing Kenya’s strategic partnership with the US. However, balancing relati...
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 E-commerce landscape: Growth, challenges, and government’s strategic vision.
In 2023, to bolster the information and communications sector’s growth, the government, through the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), reiterated its commitment to advancing electronic c...
19 May 2024
IMF 6th reviews affirm Kenya’s economic resilience and emphasises critical reforms for sustained growth
In January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2023 Article IV consultation with Kenya, alongside reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility ...
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...
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