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5 Jun 2023
WHO’s annual assembly ends with agreement on funding, and an array of health topics
WHO’s 76th health assembly closed Tuesday, May 30, having addressed a vast array of issues, including behavioural sciences; best buys for non-communicable diseases; diagnostics; disabilities; drowni...
5 Jun 2023
Progress in Kenya-US Bilateral trade talks: United States Trade Representative’s proposal on key agreement areas
As negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between Kenya and the US under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) continue, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has relea...
5 Jun 2023
Key takeaways from Africa’s Private Sector Dialogue on the AfCFTA
The Africa Private Sector Dialogue on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) was hosted by the Kenyan government, under the 3rd Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) from Monday 2...
29 May 2023
Dangote’s New Refinery in Nigeria and Kenya’s Quest for Energy Independence
In a significant development this week, Aliko Dangote, a prominent Nigerian businessman, inaugurated Africa’s largest petroleum refinery. With a daily processing capacity of 65,000 barrels of pe...
29 May 2023
Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Kenya needs to establish AI rules as usage grows
As AI continues to grow, it is being utilised more and more in Kenya. AI has the potential of boosting the country’s economy and solving prevalent problems across various sectors. Its application ca...
29 May 2023
Rethinking energy in the wake of climate change and sustainability
Earlier this month the High Court in London dismissed a climate-based lawsuit against the Board of Directors of Shell company for failure to act responsibly in strengthening the company’s energy tra...
29 May 2023
Revitalising Kenya’s Tax System: Introducing the National Tax Policy and Its Transformative Impact
Since gaining independence in 1963, Kenya has made significant progress in developing its tax system. The government introduced various laws to broaden the revenue base, including legislation o...
22 May 2023
Analysing the government’s justification behind the Finance Bill
The Finance Bill 2023 proposes a raft of tax measures, some of which appear to have explored some uncharted territory. This is the first Bill under the new regime and it is grappling with several chal...
22 May 2023
Unveiling the fallout: An Analysis of Kemsa scandals and Health PS termination
In the past decade, the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) has been involved in one scandal after another. Every other year, Kemsa is embroiled in what are mostly procurement-related scandals. I...
22 May 2023
Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Exchange Rate Fluctuation
In a recent visit to Kenya, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva held discussions with President Ruto and members of the Cabinet on possible policy recommendations concerning Kenya’s recovery ...
15 May 2023
TRADE ROUNDUP
KENYA M-Pesa deepens share in Safaricom revenue as voice stutters The share of M-Pesa in Safaricom mobile service revenue has deepened to 41.5 percent as earnings from voice and text messaging came un...
15 May 2023
Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth
A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding according to a landmark study by researchers from the World Health Organizatio...
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