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Australia’s social media law and the global shift in child online safety regulation
Australia has passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024, banning social media use for children under 16. Set to take effect within 12 months, this legislation is among the strictest globally in the push to regulate minors’ online activities. Social media companies must implement measures to prevent underage access or risk […]...
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29 Nov 2024
Kenya’s bid to join BRICS
President William Ruto reportedly held bilateral talks with Chinese official Li Xi in Nairobi, aiming to deepen Kenya-China relations and secure China’s support for Kenya’s bid to join BRICS. Keny...
29 Nov 2024
Minimum top-up tax: Kenya’s proposed fiscal approach to multinational taxation
To generate more revenue, Kenya is seeking to introduce a significant fiscal obligation through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes the Minimum Top-up Tax. This legislative measure tar...
22 Nov 2024
Navigating the future of SEZs: Upcoming changes and their implications
One of Kenya’s ambitious projects under Vision 2030 was the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Through this special vehicle, trade, identified as a critical factor for achieving the...
22 Nov 2024
SGR and fuel: Tanzania vs. Kenya
Kenya once had a plan to open up landlocked countries to its west, like Uganda, to the Indian Ocean through railway lines and pipelines that would transport goods and people from its coast to its neig...
22 Nov 2024
Kenya and its violation of the non-refoulment agreement
Refoulment is the forcible return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they are liable to be subjected to persecution. The principle of non-refoulement forms essential protection under int...
15 Nov 2024
The Recognition and Growing Demand of BPO Sector in Kenya
Engagement in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has grown exponentially in the last few years, with revenue marking USD262 billion and the African market continuing to gain market share. T...
15 Nov 2024
Emerging Starlink’s capacity woes, quality of service concerns and lessons for local internet service providers
Following recent reports, Starlink has confirmed that it has reached capacity in quite a few African countries, including Kenya. Beyond that, the high-speed, low-latency internet service that promis...
15 Nov 2024
Kenya’s Transition From Digital Service Tax to Significant Economic Presence Tax
In a recent turn of events, the National Treasury has reintroduced the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) Tax, which had been part of the rescinded Finance Bill, 2024. In an explainer on proposed tax...
8 Nov 2024
Podcast Power: How Barron Trump’s Strategy and Alternative Media Boosted Donald Trump’s 2024 Re-election Bid
At 6’9”, Barron Trump towers above most people. The 18-year-old who voted for the first time this year appears to have played a crucial role in getting his father, Donald Trump Jr., back in the Wh...
8 Nov 2024
Explainer: How The Affordable Housing Levy proposal Will Affect Your Payslip
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) continues to stir debate nationwide. The Levy mandates that both employers and employees contribute 1.5% of the employee’s gross monthly salary. This mean...
31 Oct 2024
Highlights of the GSMA Kenya Digital Economy Report of 2024.
Kenya is on the path to integrating digital technology into the heart of its economy, leveraging the power of mobile and digital services to drive growth, support public service delivery, and enhance ...
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