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Amsons Group wins bid for Bamburi Cement
The much-anticipated acquisition of Bamburi Cement, one of Kenya’s largest cement manufacturers, has taken a dramatic turn. Tanzanian conglomerate Amsons Group emerged the winner in a hotly contested bid, following the withdrawal of Kenyan-based Savannah Clinker Limited. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed on December 4, 2024, that Savannah Clinker’s bid was nullified after the […]...
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16 Sep 2024
Government should implement safety policies to minimise tragedies
Kenya’s disaster profile is dominated by fires, floods, droughts, technological accidents, diseases and epidemics, as well as terrorism. All these disrupt livelihoods, destroy infrastructure, dive...
24 May 2024
Unpacking President Ruto’s goody bag: Comprehensive agreements span infrastructure, health, education, and security, strengthening US-Kenya ties
President Ruto’s visit to the US has resulted in significant financial commitments across multiple sectors, reinforcing Kenya’s strategic partnership with the US. However, balancing relati...
5 Apr 2024
Finger on the Pulse.
Monday, April 1, 2024 Implementation of NADCO (National Dialogue Committee) Report in jeopardy as both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza read mischief in each other’s moves. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Azimio is...
5 Apr 2024
A crisis in healthcare and its economic impact
Doctors in public hospitals have been on a weeks-long strike, demanding that the government meet a range of conditions. The main issues driving the ongoing strike include the government’s failur...
5 Apr 2024
China proposes significant policy changes impacting global trade and competition guidelines: Implications for Kenya.
China recently proposed policy changes that greatly affect its foreign trade relationships and competition guidelines in the international market. China’s decision to implement these sudden chan...
5 Apr 2024
CEO reputation as a key factor in corporate success and stakeholder perception: Elon Musk and Tesla case study
Companies worldwide revere their reputation. From a marketing perspective, the effective management of reputation opens up a business entity to prospects of unparalleled success, and on the flip side,...
15 Dec 2023
Legislative and policy changes that shaped the economic and regulatory landscape in 2023
The year 2023 has been marked by significant legislative and policy developments in Kenya, shaping the landscape for both private and public sectors. As we conclude this year, let’s revisit the ...
25 Nov 2023
When two dogs fight, a third enjoys the bone: Kenya angles to reap from US-China trade tensions
On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held their first face-to-face meeting in a year at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. This was the second time the two le...
17 Nov 2023
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
Kenya IMF rescues Kenya from $2bn Eurobond scare The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has moved to rescue Kenya from plunging into a financial crisis after the global lender confirmed that it was m...
17 Nov 2023
President Salva Kiir to assume chairmanship of EAC as Burundi leader completes tenure
South Sudan President Salva Kiir is set to take the position of Chair of the East African Community Regional Intergovernmental organisation. This comes as Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye steps...
14 Nov 2023
State visit goodies: Kenya and Czech Republic solidify commitment to boost trade and investments
Celebrating a 30-year bilateral diplomatic relationship, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Kenya embarked on a promising era of corporate diplomacy, solidifying their commitment through the estab...
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