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Iran’s War and Africa’s Economic Exposure

For many political and business leaders in Africa, the current conflict around Iran still feels geographically distant. It is unfolding in a complex Middle Eastern security environment that, at first glance, appears removed from the day-to-day realities of African economies. That perception is understandable. African markets have historically shown resilience in the face of external geopolitical shocks, and global systems often adapt […]...

Privatising the Pipeline: Fiscal Repair, Market Discipline and the Future of State Assets

The decision to float shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) represents far more than a routine capital markets transaction. It is a deliberate policy choice situated at the intersection of fis...

27 Feb 2026

SCOTUS Limits Emergency Tariff Powers, But Trade Uncertainty Remains

This week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that President Donald Trump could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs wit...

13 Feb 2026

Household Pressure Meets Revenue Reality: The Case for Salary Tax Relief

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) recently called for a 5 per cent cut in salary taxes, highlighting a growing divide in Kenya’s economic debate. This proposal comes at a time when househ...

6 Feb 2026

Analysis of the Government-Owned Enterprises Act, 2025

The government has been conducting a myriad of governance reforms, including reforms in State Corporations (SCs). In October 2023, the National Treasury released the Ownership Policy of Government-Own...

23 Jan 2026

From Kampala to Dar to Nairobi: East Africa’s New Election Playbook

Uganda’s recent election was not just a political contest; it was a demonstration of a regional playbook for managing outcomes in the digital age. Across East Africa (EA), elections are increasingl...

7 Feb 2025

Kenya’s evolving climate change regulations: Carbon markets & non-market approaches

Kenya’s climate policy landscape is evolving, with significant legislative advancements shaping the country’s approach to carbon trading and broader climate action. It took seven years for...

4 Oct 2024

Moving into full-fledged risk-based lending: How financial service providers in Kenya can navigate this shift

The Kenya Bankers’ Association Ag. CEO Raimond Molenje last week indicated that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved all the applications lodged by banks regarding the roll-out of risk-based...