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7 Aug 2023
Combating money laundering: Setting the Criminal Assets Recovery Fund in motion will tighten the noose around the vice
The effect money laundering has on a country’s economy is both severe and extensive. Not only does it impact businesses and the economic health of a county but also has far-reaching implications for...
31 Jul 2023
Driving growth in ICT by removing barriers to foreign investment and fostering innovation
The proposal to remove the 30% minimum local shareholding requirement for foreign entities operating in Kenya’s ICT sector marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to encoura...
31 Jul 2023
Unraveling the implications: Analysing the proposed increase of reporting thresholds in anti-money laundering and proceeds of crime regimes
The Cabinet issued a dispatch on 18th July after considering various legislative proposals, policies, and programs towards the implementation of the bottom–up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). ...
25 Jul 2023
Africa CDC, WHO and RKI launch a health security partnership to strengthen disease surveillance in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) launched a Health Security Partnership to Strengthen Disease...
25 Jul 2023
The fly in the ointment of Threads hype is data privacy and competition concerns
Meta’s recent launch of the Threads app has captured substantial attention, stemming not only from its rapid user adoption but also from the growing concerns over potential data privacy and comp...
25 Jul 2023
AI and privacy: Navigating the intersection of privacy rights and AI advancements while safeguarding businesses from liability
Earlier this month, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, was accused of misusing substantial quantities of personal information and copyrighted material in the training of its artificial intelligence sys...
17 Jul 2023
A reprieve to Kenyans but dire consequences to the exchequer after suspension of the Finance Act 2023
After President William Ruto assented to the Finance Bill, 2023, on June 6, the bill became law. This meant that some of the provisions of the law were to take immediate effect from July 1, 2023, whil...
10 Jul 2023
Silicon Savannah: Re-Imagining Kenya as a hub for the booming global ICT service industry
Understanding the service industry From an economic standpoint, economic activity revolves around two broad categories, goods and services. Goods-producing industries refer to those that produce a tan...
10 Jul 2023
Edible oils manufacturers seek government support for sustainable growth
The edible oil manufacturing sub-sector of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, last week (3 July) released a statement urging government support for its continued growth. Through a new initiative ...
3 Jul 2023
Unveiling the new NHIF rates: A closer look at the strategic focus and implications
From the manifesto, Kenya Kwanza emphasised its commitment to realise the constitutional right to health in the shortest time possible by delivering a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) system. This was ...
3 Jul 2023
President Ruto’s address at the Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris: A comprehensive review
President William Ruto attended the New Global Financial Pact Summit held in Paris, France. The summit sought to address a a range of objectives, including but not limited to the following: Restoring ...
3 Jul 2023
Unlocking Kenya’s ICT Industry Potential: Empowering Business Process Outsourcing Contracts
Kenya’s ICT sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades. This has positioned the country as a leading technology hub in East Africa. With the vision of becoming a top off-...
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