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9 Oct 2023
Cybersecurity October: Strengthening our defences against cyber threats — A call to action
In an era where digital interconnectedness defines our world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. October, designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, serves as a timely reminder fo...
3 Oct 2023
Assessing the Feasibility of Kenya’s Proposed Unemployment Insurance Fund
Kenya is currently grappling with a challenging economic landscape characterised by a high cost of living, and the recent introduction of a housing levy has added to the financial burdens of employers...
25 Sep 2023
Putting a leash on AI – Tech industry leaders endorse regulation in US Congress meeting
Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid rate across the globe, discovering various innovative applications. Already, ChatGPT has found many uses that make work easier due to its capabilities....
18 Sep 2023
An analysis of the proposed tax measures outlined in the draft Medium-Term Revenue Strategy
In the wake of economic challenges and declining domestic revenues, the National Treasury has unveiled an ambitious Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) that promises to reshape the country’s tax...
18 Sep 2023
Africa’s potential gains for climate as AU joins the G20 Global Biofuel Alliance
The G20 Summit was recently concluded with its members including the African Union meeting in India’s capital city New Delhi. The climax of this year’s G20 Summit was the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ ...
4 Sep 2023
Protecting sensitive personal health data: An examination of Kenya’s Digital Health Bill
In Kenya, the Digital Health Bill for 2023 has emerged as a crucial stride in safeguarding sensitive personal information and ensuring the responsible handling of health data. Yet, just like with any ...
4 Sep 2023
Data Commissioner ruling on the right to access personal data: An in-depth examination of your rights over collected data
The right of access to personal data has been a subject of discussion globally with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) devoting an entire article to outlining this concept. It is nonetheles...
4 Sep 2023
Exit NHIF and enter three health funds: Fresh bid to accelerate universal healthcare for Kenyans
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be dismantled to pave the way for three funds that will be managed and administered separately for efficiency. On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved the propo...
28 Aug 2023
DANCING THE TANGO WITH THE 30% ICT RULE
Policies pegged on local/foreign shareholding of companies in Kenya have been mired in controversy since 2006 when the local shareholding of foreign companies was reduced to 20% to attract foreign inv...
21 Aug 2023
Fueling economic growth: The rise of Kenya as a global outsourcing hub
In an era characterised by globalisation and technological progress, Africa is swiftly emerging as a dynamic player in the outsourcing landscape, with Kenya leading the charge. As countries on the con...
14 Aug 2023
Vellum Health: WHO convenes first high-level global summit on traditional medicine to explore evidence base and opportunities to accelerate health for all
The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Sum...
14 Aug 2023
Vellum Green: Kenya’s ‘Green Army’ initiative to advance tree planting and ecosystem restoration
To address environmental challenges and advance sustainable forestry practices, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry has launched an ambitious endeavour called the ‘G...
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