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27 Sep 2024
Impeachment 101: How to Impeach a deputy president
The Constitution of Kenya envisioned situations in which state officials, presidents included, may or would be removed from power for one reason or another. Pre-2010, most state officials would be hir...
23 Aug 2024
Morara Kebaso and a new style of public accountability
On August 13, Morara Kebaso, an activist, announced on his X account, @MoraraKebasoSnr, his plan to embark on a countrywide tour to investigate President William Ruto’s white elephants projects. “...
11 Jul 2024
Public audit: Need for Absolute Independence of Auditor General’s Office to Ensure Accountability
The Office of the Auditor General, which draws its mandate from Article 229 of the Constitution, has proved itself up to task in providing oversight over government ministries, State corporatio...
24 May 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND-UP.
Kenya DP Rigathi Gachagua revenue push sparks outrage A push by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the allocation of funds to counties to be based on population rather than geography has spa...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.
Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...
24 May 2024
Unpacking President Ruto’s goody bag: Comprehensive agreements span infrastructure, health, education, and security, strengthening US-Kenya ties
President Ruto’s visit to the US has resulted in significant financial commitments across multiple sectors, reinforcing Kenya’s strategic partnership with the US. However, balancing relati...
24 May 2024
Ruto’s state visit to the US highlights strengthened Kenya-US partnership and shared commitment to democracy, climate, and trade.
President Ruto is the first African leader to be invited for a state visit to the US in 15 years. President William Ruto became the sixth head of state after US President Joe Biden accorded the...
19 May 2024
TRADE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND-UP.
Kenya Digital lenders reduce shaming after controls Harassment by digital lenders has been reduced by almost 75% courtesy of joint efforts by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Digital Fin...
19 May 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND-UP.
Kenya Kenya, Uganda to extend the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala Kenya and Uganda have agreed to jointly extend the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Uganda in a deal that will see Kampala imp...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: The new taxation model is a double-edged sword for Kenya’s alcohol industry.
The Finance Bill of 2024 seeks to bring significant changes to the landscape of alcoholic beverages. A notable shift proposed in this legislation is the adjustment of taxation from a flat rate per lit...
19 May 2024
Finance Bill 2024: Potential VAT and excise duty hikes threaten Kenya’s financial sector stability.
The Finance Bill 2024 portends a tightrope for the financial services sector. While the government is keen to bolster its coffers by implementing a raft of tax changes in the financial sector, ...
19 May 2024
Revenue sharing formula: Gachagua’s new push and an analysis of the ‘one man, one-one shilling’ chorus.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently waded into the emotive debate about the sharing of revenue between counties and the national government, stating that resources should be shared accor...
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