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23 Jun 2024
WHO releases report on state of development of antibacterials
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its latest report on antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical and preclinical development worldwide. Although the number of antibacte...
23 Jun 2024
The rise of clicktivism in Kenya: The need to balance digital activism with national interests
The debate around the Finance Bill 2024 ignited a flurry of conversations. Perhaps the most striking one was the firestorm on social media, demonstrating the burgeoning power of digital activism or cl...
24 May 2024
TRADE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND-UP.
Kenya Business registration agency takes over listing of trusts from Lands ministry The Business Registration Service (BRS), a State agency under the Attorney-General’s office, has assumed re...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.
Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...
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...
19 May 2024
WHO prequalifies new dengue vaccine
A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO. Developed by Takeda, ...
19 May 2024
Kenya’s E-commerce landscape: Growth, challenges, and government’s strategic vision.
In 2023, to bolster the information and communications sector’s growth, the government, through the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), reiterated its commitment to advancing electronic c...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: The new taxation model is a double-edged sword for Kenya’s alcohol industry.
The Finance Bill of 2024 seeks to bring significant changes to the landscape of alcoholic beverages. A notable shift proposed in this legislation is the adjustment of taxation from a flat rate per lit...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: Potential VAT and excise duty hikes threaten Kenya’s financial sector stability.
The Finance Bill 2024 portends a tightrope for the financial services sector. While the government is keen to bolster its coffers by implementing a raft of tax changes in the financial sector, ...
19 May 2024
IMF 6th reviews affirm Kenya’s economic resilience and emphasises critical reforms for sustained growth
In January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2023 Article IV consultation with Kenya, alongside reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility ...
9 May 2024
WHO Results Report 2023 shows notable health achievements and calls for a concerted drive toward SDGs
The World Health Organization (WHO) Results Report 2023, the most comprehensive to date, showcases the achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs d...
9 May 2024
Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.
Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...
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