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The Google antitrust case: Monopoly may not be bad at all, but monopoly due to restricted Trade practices will not go unchecked
The balance between innovation and competition has remained intricate in the tech space. On the one hand, the argument has been that the law should not be enacted to stifle innovation, while on the other, innovation itself has somehow managed to create new schemes of circumventing regulatory constraints. This ensuing situation has not only attracted […]...
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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...
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
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...
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...
26 Apr 2024
Parliament approves Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.
In March 2023, the Cabinet approved the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) for ratification by Parliament. The Cabinet M...
26 Apr 2024
My Journey lodging a data protection complaint with the ODPC
Last year, on December 28th, I received a text message from a digital lender that took me down an illuminating data protection journey. The text message read: “DEAR GUARANTOR inform Bernard XXXX...
26 Apr 2024
SLAPP: Strategic “defamation suits” threatening the freedom of expression space.
They are being used to silence those who expose corruption and abuse of office The rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP suit) in Kenya is becoming a worrying trend despite ...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Regulations: A closer look at the draft provisions
As a bold testament to the government’s unwavering dedication to achieving affordable housing for all Kenyans, the State Department of Housing and Urban Development has swiftly unveiled the Affo...
5 Apr 2024
Kenya’s Economic Freedom Ranking: A Look at the 30th Anniversary Index Results
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Index of Economic Freedom. Kenya holds the 20th position in Africa and ranks 120th globally, categorised as ‘mostly unfree’. The score falls abo...
28 Mar 2024
Navigating trade harmonisation in African regional economic integration: Focus on AfCFTA.
When contemplating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implementation, numerous complexities arise, particularly considering that most African nations are members of one or more Re...
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