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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...
14 Aug 2023
Safeguarding the digital sphere: The crucial role of content moderation for public interest and consumer protection
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, content moderation has emerged as a critical defence against harmful and inappropriate online content. As the internet becomes an integral part of our lives,...
14 Aug 2023
Zoom’s AI data controversy: The role of consumer rights and advocacy in safeguarding digital interactions
In today’s digital era, the rapid advancement of technology has brought unparalleled convenience and connectivity to our lives. As video conferencing became a lifeline during the pandemic, Zo...
14 Aug 2023
Matatu fare control: An analysis and feasibility of the proposed legislation
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has introduced the National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that seeks to amend the NTSA Act, 2012. If passed, the Transport Cabinet Secretary will ha...
14 Aug 2023
Significant Political Sentiment: President Ruto’s take on the new tax measures and the need to curtail borrowing
The government’s spending on various initiatives ranging from affordable housing, healthcare, and support for farmers and small businesses, will be footed by taxpayers following approval of the budg...
7 Aug 2023
KENYA WEEKLY MARKET WRAP
EQUITY MARKET COMMENTARY • The benchmark indices sustained their downward trajectory, with the NASI, NSE 20 and NSE 25 declining 4.8%w/w, 2.2%w/w and 4.4%w/w respectively on the price drop of most l...
7 Aug 2023
World Breastfeeding Week: Joint statement by UNICEF executive director and WHO director-general
Statement by Catherine Russell and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus In the last 10 years, many countries have made significant progress to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. Yet...
7 Aug 2023
Worldcoin craze in Kenya: Beyond the free money to financial security and data privacy concerns
Worldcoin is an iris biometric cryptocurrency project. Worldcoin was founded with the mission of creating a globally-inclusive identity and financial network, owned by the majority of humanity. Worldc...
7 Aug 2023
Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative sets off food crisis alarm in East Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently pulled out of a renewal agreement deal entered into on 22nd July 2022. The deal, witnessed by UN President António Guterres, is between Russia, Ukraine and...
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