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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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events, the National Treasury has reintroduced the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) Tax, which had been part of the rescinded Finance Bill, 2024.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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Countries are investing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by recognising new niches for different industries and leveraging them to achieve sustainable growth. The Kenyan government recognises...