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1 Mar 2024
President Ruto’s critical role in leading the Comprehensive Institutional Reforms of the African Union (AU)
In 2016, African leaders decided that institutional reforms of the African Union (AU) were necessary given the role the continental body plays in driving and achieving Africa’s Agenda 2063 vision of...
24 Feb 2024
Raila eyes African Union leadership and the delicate task of electing a capable leader for the AUC chairperson position
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will, in February 2025, elect a new African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson once Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat concludes his...
16 Feb 2024
Kenya’s Eurobond return exceeds expectations, eases debt repayment concerns.
On February 7, the Kenyan government made an offer to partially repurchase its existing Eurobond, which is maturing on June 24, 2024, at par, including payment of accrued interest. Additionally, the g...
9 Feb 2024
President Ruto’s Japan visit Sh350bn deals, powering Kenya’s economic revival
President Ruto’s visit to Japan earlier this week led to the signing of agreements worth Kshs 350 billion. A giant share of the money will go towards key projects and programmes crucial for Keny...
9 Feb 2024
AfCFTA competition protocol: Balancing opportunities and challenges for digital platforms in Africa
The vision of a united Africa is realised through the establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest Free Trade Area (FTA), encompassing 55 countries and r...
9 Feb 2024
Ukrainian delegation visits Kenya: Kyiv actively pursues business and diplomatic relations with Nairobi amid ongoing conflict
The Republic of Ukraine, despite the ongoing conflict, is actively seeking diplomatic partnerships and building relationships with Kenya. A delegation from Ukraine was in the country recently to meet ...
2 Feb 2024
When policies do more harm than good: Unpacking the impact of regulatory changes in the face of EABL’s profit decline
The release of East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) half-year results has sparked debate on the adverse impacts of regulatory and policy changes on the business environment. EABL’s prof...
2 Feb 2024
Kenya’s economic struggles: The IMF-backed reforms, fuel subsidy controversy and the road ahead
At present, Kenya is grappling with multiple challenges compounded by global conditions impacting economic activities and leading to tightened financial conditions. The Kenyan economy is facing mult...
20 Jan 2024
Challenges threatening EAC unity: A closer look at disputes, economic disparities, and potential rifts
The East African Community (EAC), whose slogan is One People, One Destiny, was established to foster cooperation among the partner states, which comprise Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ken...
20 Jan 2024
IMF-GoK negotiations: Review unveils progress and challenges from tax measures to state-owned enterprises
During the IMF-Treasury discussions, a review highlighted several met structural benchmarks, with the exception of the qualitative performance criteria for tax collection. However, the deviation obser...
12 Jan 2024
Kenya-Uganda trade standoff: Legal battle after denied licence and concerns over fuel import crisis
According to trade statistics from 2021, Uganda is a major destination for Kenyan exports, making it a crucial trading partner. As a landlocked country, Uganda heavily relies on Kenya and Tanzania to ...
15 Dec 2023
Somalia’s integration and new leadership catalyst for EAC strategic trade shift
Recent developments within the East African Community (EAC) include the election of South Sudan President Salva Kiir as the chairman of the EAC and the acceptance of Somalia as part of its regional or...
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