Fuel seldom makes headlines when plentiful. However, when economies face shortages, alarms ring everywhere. The conflict in the Middle East is escalating, and its effects are felt in Kenya’s ports, ...
This week has been one for the books on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). At the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, adjudicators flagged alleged “cheating” through AI in script...
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 firs...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...