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20 Jan 2024
WHO releases AI ethics and governance guidance for large multi-modal models
The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing new guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs) – a type of fast-growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technol...
15 Dec 2023
Key legislative and regulatory policies set to shape Kenya in 2024
The year 2023 saw the introduction of several legislative and regulatory updates in Kenya. Notably, as the year ends, various notable legislative and regulatory policies and strategies are scheduled t...
15 Dec 2023
Legislative and policy changes that shaped the economic and regulatory landscape in 2023
The year 2023 has been marked by significant legislative and policy developments in Kenya, shaping the landscape for both private and public sectors. As we conclude this year, let’s revisit the ...
25 Nov 2023
When two dogs fight, a third enjoys the bone: Kenya angles to reap from US-China trade tensions
On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held their first face-to-face meeting in a year at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. This was the second time the two le...
17 Nov 2023
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
Kenya IMF rescues Kenya from $2bn Eurobond scare The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has moved to rescue Kenya from plunging into a financial crisis after the global lender confirmed that it was m...
17 Nov 2023
WHO launches commission to foster social connection and address loneliness as a health threat
The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social connection as a priority and accelerate the scaling up of solutions in co...
17 Nov 2023
President Salva Kiir to assume chairmanship of EAC as Burundi leader completes tenure
South Sudan President Salva Kiir is set to take the position of Chair of the East African Community Regional Intergovernmental organisation. This comes as Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye steps...
14 Nov 2023
State visit goodies: Kenya and Czech Republic solidify commitment to boost trade and investments
Celebrating a 30-year bilateral diplomatic relationship, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Kenya embarked on a promising era of corporate diplomacy, solidifying their commitment through the estab...
14 Nov 2023
Africa needs an informed approach to tap opportunities and navigate challenges in the global carbon market
The global carbon market is growing at a rapid rate and is currently valued at about $909 billion, almost a trillion dollars. Due to the lucrative nature of the market, African countries are angling t...
6 Nov 2023
On World Cities Day 2023, WHO calls for increased financing for a sustainable, healthy urban future for all
In the context of the current global economic downturn, World Cities Day 2023 focuses on increasing public investment to finance urban development. With numerous converging global crises, it is critic...
30 Oct 2023
Tax education should complement automation of revenue systems to enforce compliance
For a country to attain its developmental goals, it has to generate revenue to fund these goals. A significant portion of a country’s revenue is generated through taxation. Despite the crucial r...
30 Oct 2023
Tobacco Harm Reduction: Navigating the intersection of policy and THR products through evidence-based regulations for health
In a world where personal choices often conflict with public health concerns, Harm Reduction has emerged as an alternative path to minimising the negative implications of drug use. Harm reduction pr...
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