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Kenya’s IMF exit plan: How it affects inflation, debt, and growth

Over the past decade, Kenya’s economic trajectory has been a delicate balance between growth aspirations and mounting fiscal constraints. With the expiration of the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) set for April 2025, Kenya faces a pivotal moment in its macroeconomic landscape. This signals the need for the […]...

New CBK Banking Charges: What you need to know

The Draft Banking Fees Regulations of 2025 are set to change how banks are charged licensing and supervision fees. Instead of a uniform rate, banks will contribute a percentage of their gross annual r...

7 Mar 2025

How fiscal reforms can boost mobile and internet penetration in Africa

The telco sector stands at a critical crossroads. Mobile and internet penetration, particularly in emerging markets, is touted as the cornerstone of economic progress. The digital revolution is in ful...

28 Feb 2025

Breaking barriers: The future of trade in the East African Community

For years, the East African Community (EAC) has worked toward regional integration, aiming to enhance trade and economic cooperation among its Partner States. From Kenya to Burundi, the goal of facili...

21 Feb 2025

National Tolling Policy: A blueprint for future taxes in Kenya?

Early this month, the Ministry of Transport announced its plans to introduce a new car insurance premium tax and congestion levy in the draft National Tolling policy. The new fees are part of the gove...

14 Feb 2025

CMA moves to strengthen Kenya’s Capital Markets landscape

In the recent past, Kenya’s capital markets landscape has been characterised by uncertainties and periods of turbulence, with several listed firms grappling with financial distress. Several firms li...

31 Jan 2025

Regulatory freezes: Trump’s order and lessons for Kenya

When President Donald Trump first took office in 2017, one of his earliest executive actions was a regulatory freeze—a move he has now repeated on his return to the White House in 2025. This directi...

24 Jan 2025

How the US withdrawal from WHO is likely to fuel vaccine hesitancy and the war on science

The United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO) under President Donald Trump’s renewed leadership marks a pivotal moment for global health. The move is emblema...

17 Jan 2025

Who is responsible? Platforms or Users: Navigating Responsibility Against the Backdrop of Increased Calls for Social Media Regulation

The growing discourse on platform responsibility has reignited debates about who should be accountable for content posted on social media platforms: the users or the platforms themselves. This debate,...

13 Dec 2024

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