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Kenya Gazette Notice, 13th December 2024
Acts The Sugar Act of 2024 Bills The Industrial Training (Amendment) Bill of 2024 The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2024 Legislative Supplements The Films and Stage Play (Cinematographic Films) (Forms and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 The State Corporations Act – Appointment H.E William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief […]...
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13 Dec 2024
President Ruto and Kenyatta’s Surprise Meeting Stirs Political Debate
The recent meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. The meeting also raised questions about the poli...
13 Dec 2024
Year In Review: Legislative Changes That Shaped The Economic and Regulatory Landscape in 2024
The year 2024 has been marked by significant legislative and policy developments in Kenya, shaping the landscape for the private and public sectors. As we conclude this year, let us revisit the key hi...
13 Dec 2024
Forecast 2025: Kenya’s Policy And Regulatory Landscape
Kenya’s policy and regulatory environment in 2024 was characterised by numerous policy pronouncements amidst significant public discontent. As 2025 approaches, the space promises to be even busier, ...
13 Dec 2024
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 t...
13 Dec 2024
Kenya Gazette, 6th December 2024
The Sports Act, 2013 Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Pamoja CHAN 2024 and Pamoja AFCON 2027 multi-agency team (CHAN-AFCON MAT) Appointment. The 2024 African Nations Championsh...
6 Dec 2024
President Ruto’s former critics now his greatest defenders
President William Ruto’s unlikely allies are now defending his policies amid a barrage of attacks from members of the public. The opposition, which was co-opted into the Cabinet, has become Pres...
2 Dec 2024
Kenya Gazette 29th November, 2024
The State Corporations Act (Cap. 446), The Kenya Space Agency Order (L.N. 22 Of 2017) Kenya Space Agency Appointment Jofidha Otieno Makowenga (MAJ.-GEN (RTD.)) has been appointed chairperson of the Ke...
30 Nov 2024
Standoff: Devolution under threat
“Devolution is under immense threat, being starved of resources thereby crippling counties’ ability to offer essential services to Kenyans,” Wajir County Governor and Chairperson Council of Gove...
29 Nov 2024
Balancing Innovation, Market Dominance, and Regulatory Oversight: The Case of Google and Beyond
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposal to address Google’s alleged monopolistic practices through structural remedies, including the potential divestment of its Chrome browser, signals a ...
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...
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