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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’s CET. This new set of import duties, set to take effect this month, includes different bands that will apply to dairy, meat, cereals, cotton, […]...
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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...
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
Java House tax dispute: Key lessons on taxation and compliance for businesses in Kenya.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ignited a heated dispute with private equity fund, Emerging Capital Partners Kenya (ECP Kenya), over a hefty tax claim of Sh773.8 million related to the 2017 sale...
4 May 2024
AGOA’s next chapter: Streamlining eligibility evaluation, expanding product coverage, and enhancing enforcement options.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a driver of economic empowerment for African states, presenting another avenue for economic prosperity while bolstering international trade ties....
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