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Latest Article 26 Jun 2026
Kenya’s Cybersecurity Future Cannot Be Built on Institutional Ambiguity
Kenya’s digital economy has outgrown its cybersecurity architecture. The question now is whether the Government’s solution, a new National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), will resolve longstanding institutional fragmentation or create another layer of uncertainty. On 6 May 2026, the President established the National Cybersecurity Agency through Executive Order, which was subsequently gazetted under the State Corporations Act on 15 May. […]...
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26 Jun 2026
MPs Back Bill to Scrap Penalties for Attempted Suicide
Section 266 of the Penal Code of Kenya classifies attempted suicide as a misdemeanour. Under this provision, a person who attempts to take their own life may be punished with imprisonment for up to ...
26 Jun 2026
Why Central Banks Are Turning Back to Gold
Gold is once again at the centre of global reserve management, with central banks around the world increasing their holdings to levels not seen in half a century. The renewed interest reflects a combi...
26 Jun 2026
Kenya Gazette Week-Ended 19th June 2026
The Civil Procedure Act (Cap. 21), Environment And Land Court Act (No. 19 of 2011), Establishment Of An Environment And Land Court Sub- Registry At Maralal Law Courts The Chief Ju...
19 Jun 2026
Kenya’s G7 Debut: A Voice for Africa as Western Powers Compete for the Continent
Kenya’s participation at the G7 Summit in France highlighted the delicate balance between international opportunity and domestic political risk, particularly as its presence came under the spotlight...
12 Jun 2026
Expectations Meet Fiscal Reality: The PAYE Reversal and the Growing Debate on Kenya’s Tax Burden
Tax policy often reveals the competing priorities that governments must navigate. On the one hand, there is the need to stimulate economic activity and ease pressure on households. On the other hand...
12 Jun 2026
Unpacking Kenya’s Data Marketplace Proposal: Privacy, Innovation and Public Trust
Few policy proposals in recent memory have generated as much public anxiety as reports that the Government of Kenya intends to “sell citizens’ data” through the proposed National Data Go...
9 Jun 2026
County Round-ups Week Ended 5th June
County Round-up Nairobi NEMA Invites Public Comments on Proposed 30-Storey Upper Hill Development The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Im...
9 Jun 2026
KENYA GAZETTE, WEEK ENDED 5TH JUNE
State Corporations Act (Cap. 446), Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board Appointment President William Ruto has appointed Abdul Bahari Ali as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of t...
5 Jun 2026
Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa
Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regi...
5 Jun 2026
Kenya’s Most Expensive Habit: Why We Keep Rescuing Institutions Instead of Reforming Them
The Communications Authority’s decision to draw on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to prevent the closure of 17 Posta Kenya branches has reignited an important debate about the future of public...
5 Jun 2026
A Deep-Dive of the Draft Data Governance Policy, 2026
Kenya’s Draft National Data Governance Policy (NDGP) 2026 signals a significant evolution in the country’s digital policy framework. While Kenya’s data governance agenda has traditio...
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