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MPs Back Bill to Scrap Penalties for Attempted Suicide
Section 266 of the Penal Code of Kenya classifies attempted suicide as a misdemeanour. Under this provision, a person who attempts to take their own life may be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine at the court’s discretion, or both. For many years, this law reflected a legal approach that treated suicide and […]...
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5 Jun 2026
Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa
Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regi...
5 Jun 2026
Kenya’s Most Expensive Habit: Why We Keep Rescuing Institutions Instead of Reforming Them
The Communications Authority’s decision to draw on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to prevent the closure of 17 Posta Kenya branches has reignited an important debate about the future of public...
5 Jun 2026
A Deep-Dive of the Draft Data Governance Policy, 2026
Kenya’s Draft National Data Governance Policy (NDGP) 2026 signals a significant evolution in the country’s digital policy framework. While Kenya’s data governance agenda has traditio...
5 Jun 2026
Beyond Gold: Why Silver and Platinum May Soon Sit in CBK’s Vaults
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is preparing to broaden its definition of money. Under a new proposal, the CBK may begin holding silver and platinum as part of its official reserve assets. This shift ...
15 May 2026
Pain at the Pump: How Global Shocks Are Driving Kenya’s Fuel Crisis
Kenyan motorists are confronting record-breaking fuel prices, with the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review pushing pump costs to historic highs and deepening pressure on hou...
8 May 2026
Financial Integration: Africa’s Missing Engine of the AfCFTA Dream
Heads of State, business leaders, policymakers and innovators convene next week in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa Forward Summit. However, a defining question underlies the diplomacy, the high-level...
8 May 2026
From Jobs to Economic Security: Kenya’s Next Test
The Economic Survey 2026 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for Kenya’s labour market. Employment in the recent past has expanded. This has im...
27 Feb 2026
SCOTUS Limits Emergency Tariff Powers, But Trade Uncertainty Remains
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that President Donald Trump could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs wit...
21 Nov 2025
Kenya’s Inflection Point: The 2025 State of the Nation and the Return of Ambition
In his 2025 State of the Nation Address, President Ruto delivered more than a constitutional ritual; he attempted to reposition the national conversation from crisis management to long-horizon transfo...
15 Nov 2025
All You Need to Know About KEBS’ New Standards Levy Order
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) launched a series of stakeholder awareness sessions on the new Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025, which expands the range of manufacturers required to pay the...
3 Oct 2025
Auditor General’s New Role: A Turning Point in County Finance (2025 Amendment)
Direct access to county bank accounts reshapes accountability, tightens fiscal discipline, and raises new compliance burdens for banks. When Kenya adopted the 2010 Constitution, the principles of publ...
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