LAWS & POLICIES

The Banking core capital threshold: Beyond numbers to governance

The National Assembly’s approval of the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, mandating banks to meet a minimum core capital threshold of KES 10 billion by December 2027, is a marked shift in the country’s banking landscape. Implemented gradually over eight years, this measure is designed to strengthen financial stability, improve resilience, and align Kenya’s banking […]...

More Taxes Loom On The Alcoholic Beverages Sector Through Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The recent Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, includes proposals drawn from the rejected Finance Bill, 2024, that specifically target the alcoholic beverages sector. The proposals, grounded in the perce...

6 Dec 2024

How upcoming tax laws will impact the telecommunications sector

The stage is set for the assent of three critical bills: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. After the rescinding...

18 Oct 2024

The Hopes and Dreams of KEPSA’s Green Supplement

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) participated in a workshop on the Green Supplement to the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and Action Plan for Kenya. The Ministry of Trade organised t...

11 Oct 2024

The proposed constitutional changes and their implications for the business landscape

If passed into law, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to significantly alter the political landscape and impact the operating environment for private sector businesses in Kenya....

4 Oct 2024

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 Mac...

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...

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