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Policing faith: The struggle for balance in Kenya’s Religious Organisations Bill, 2024
On the morning of April 22, 2023, Kenyans were horrified to learn of a police operation in Shakahola Forest, where mass graves were uncovered, revealing the tragic fate of followers of Pastor Paul Mackenzie, leader of the Good News International Church. Mackenzie had orchestrated a doomsday cult that ensnared hundreds in a destructive belief system, […]...
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20 Sep 2024
Social media as a catalyst for misinformation
In the last few years, there has been a rise in the use of social media, with many Kenyans preferring platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, among others, as sources of information. For th...
20 Sep 2024
The Kenya economic report 2024: Macroeconomic performance and medium-term prospects
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) recently released the 2024 Kenya Economic Report. The report highlights various segments of the economy and its performance. The ec...
23 Aug 2024
The dilemma of overly strict legislation: Why crop-specific bills won’t suffice in protecting farmers
Agriculture is said to be the backbone of the country’s economy as a significant portion of the population relies on it to sustain themselves. Suppose this statement is to be given more credence. In...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.
Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...
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
PARLIAMENTARY ROUND-UP.
The National Assembly The National Assembly is on a month-long recess till June. The Senate TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 Bills Second Reading The Maternal, Newborn and Child Heal...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: The new taxation model is a double-edged sword for Kenya’s alcohol industry.
The Finance Bill of 2024 seeks to bring significant changes to the landscape of alcoholic beverages. A notable shift proposed in this legislation is the adjustment of taxation from a flat rate per lit...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: Potential VAT and excise duty hikes threaten Kenya’s financial sector stability.
The Finance Bill 2024 portends a tightrope for the financial services sector. While the government is keen to bolster its coffers by implementing a raft of tax changes in the financial sector, ...
19 May 2024
Revenue sharing formula: Gachagua’s new push and an analysis of the ‘one man, one-one shilling’ chorus.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently waded into the emotive debate about the sharing of revenue between counties and the national government, stating that resources should be shared accor...
9 May 2024
Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.
Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...
9 May 2024
Institute of Public Finance Shadow Budget: Kenya’s 2024 budget prioritises debt service amidst fiscal constraints.
The KSh 4.1 trillion budget under the Kenya Kwanza administration marks the second fiscal plan in the current regime. The 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) outlines a 4 percent increase from the prev...
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