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Regional & International Trade
Latest Article 23 Aug 2024
The Brussels effect: When regulations become technical barriers to trade.
As the deadline for Kenya’s coffee farmers to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) rapidly approaches, a significant challenge looms over the industry. By the end of 2024, only four months away, the European Union will enforce a ban on the importation of commodities like cocoa, palm oil, rubber, soy, coffee, and wood unless […]...
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23 Aug 2024
Navigating AfCFTA, TFTA, COMESA and other agreements
To an observer, trade rules can appear to be layers of complexity that somehow, and no doubt, both manufacturers and traders encounter quite often. With the recent coming into force of the Tripartite ...
24 May 2024
FINGER ON THE PULSE
Ruto’s ambition reform plan for AU’s self-sustenance Kenyan President William Ruto, who is also the African Union (AU) Champion for Institutional Reform, laid out an ambitious plan to transform th...
24 May 2024
TRADE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND-UP.
Kenya Business registration agency takes over listing of trusts from Lands ministry The Business Registration Service (BRS), a State agency under the Attorney-General’s office, has assumed re...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s streamlined approach to FDI: One-stop centre aims to boost investor confidence and economic growth.
As the world grapples with economic fracturing and significant shifts in global trade and investment, the impacts are being felt across borders, leading to a reshaping of international production patt...
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...
9 May 2024
Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.
Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...
9 May 2024
One shoe doesn’t fit all: Evaluating proposed graphic warnings for tobacco products through a harm reduction lens.
Kenya appears to be making a significant stride in public health by introducing graphic health warnings on tobacco products. This initiative has the potential to significantly reduce smoking rates, sa...
4 May 2024
Java House tax dispute: Key lessons on taxation and compliance for businesses in Kenya.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ignited a heated dispute with private equity fund, Emerging Capital Partners Kenya (ECP Kenya), over a hefty tax claim of Sh773.8 million related to the 2017 sale...
4 May 2024
AGOA’s next chapter: Streamlining eligibility evaluation, expanding product coverage, and enhancing enforcement options.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a driver of economic empowerment for African states, presenting another avenue for economic prosperity while bolstering international trade ties....
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