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14 Nov 2023
You can run but you can’t hide: High cost of living haunts Kenya Kwanza Coalition MPs
The reality of the high cost of living which has largely been attributed to the rise in fuel prices now haunts UDA and Kenya Kwanza coalition MPs. The MPs are now demanding that the gove...
6 Nov 2023
Kenya’s debt situation: Economist Ndii sheds light on looming crisis and mitigation efforts
Seven months before the maturity of the 2024 Eurobond, Kenya’s debt situation has been likened to a “patient in an intensive care unit” where extensive efforts are being made to rest...
30 Oct 2023
Significant Political Sentiment – Kenya explores new infrastructure financing opportunities with Beijing
On Wednesday, October 18, China’s President Xi Jinping held a meeting with President William Ruto who was in China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This was h...
19 Oct 2023
Significant Political Sentiment: As Africa remains divided on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Kenya takes a pro-Israel stance
The October 7 surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the Sunni Islamist political and military organisation governing the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian territories, has united African leaders in condemni...
16 Oct 2023
Political Sentiment – Isaac Mwaura assumes government communication responsibilities amid outcry over CS utterances
Attempts by Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to exercise powers beyond their mandates and make pronouncements over roles outside their ambit are common characteristics of the Kenya Kwanza administration. ...
9 Oct 2023
Leadership wrangles at Communication Authority deepen as board chair’s credentials challenged
Internal conflicts among certain board members and top managers at the Communication Authority (CA) have escalated, persisting even after the dramatic suspension of the former Director-General Ezra ...
3 Oct 2023
Disquiet simmers over Kenya’s deal with the international community to dispatch 1,000 police officers to Haiti
An offer by Kenya to dispatch police officers to Haiti to lead an international police force aimed at combating the gang violence that has wrecked the Caribbean nation has been met with mixed reaction...
25 Sep 2023
Political Sentiment: One year into power: President Ruto is making friends abroad, but ‘hustlers’ at home groan under the cost of living burden
Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga...
18 Sep 2023
Significant Political Sentiment: AGRF Summit 2023 imperative: A call for strong political leadership to drive food security in Africa
African leaders have been urged to collaborate rather than compete with each other in order to realise food security in the continent. Heads of State and governments have also been urged to align ...
28 Aug 2023
Devolution Conference: County Assemblies’ financial autonomy a welcome move
County Assemblies are inching closer to financial autonomy after the devolution conference rooted for their independence in order to strengthen their oversight role on county executives. Last week, se...
21 Aug 2023
Promise delivery one year on: A review of Kenya Kwanza’s pledges after inauguration
It’s been a year since President William Ruto took over the leadership mantle amid challenges and opportunities in the country. He promised to revive the economy, improve food production and provide...
14 Aug 2023
Significant Political Sentiment: President Ruto’s take on the new tax measures and the need to curtail borrowing
The government’s spending on various initiatives ranging from affordable housing, healthcare, and support for farmers and small businesses, will be footed by taxpayers following approval of the budg...
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