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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 households are feeling the strain, businesses are wary, and the government faces ongoing pressure to raise revenue. On the surface, the idea is simple: Lower salary taxes would increase take-home pay […]...

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...