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26 Nov 2024
Kenya Gazette 22nd November, 2024
Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Between Kenya and the European Union, EPA Council Appointment Five members representing Kenya in the EPA Council were appointed, including Salim Mvurya as Co-C...
22 Nov 2024
Church rattles the government months after being accused of being subservient to the political class.
“The church must remain a neutral entity free from political influence to effectively serve as a space for spiritual growth and community guidance.” – Catholic Bishop Philip Anyolo The cle...
22 Nov 2024
Redefining labour in the age of AI: Balancing workers’ rights with industry growth and protection
In a bustling office complex in Nairobi, data workers spend their days reviewing content for a major social media platform. Like many of their colleagues in Kenya’s growing Business Process Outs...
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...
18 Nov 2024
Kenya Gazette Notice 15th November 2024
The Sports Act – Appointments H.E President William Samoei Ruto has appointed Mark Lomunokol as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Sports Kenya, for three (3) years, effective from the...
15 Nov 2024
Kenya’s Swift Political Shake-Up: Government Demonstrates Unprecedented Efficiency
In the past few weeks, the government has demonstrated an unprecedented level of efficiency in its operations, particularly evident in the swift dissemination of gazette notices. This reached a remark...
15 Nov 2024
Towards a Leaner Government and Prudent Resource Use: Could Kenya Benefit From a Department of Government Efficiency?
The debate on government efficiency has long resonated within global politics, and Elon Musk’s recent remarks about the bloated structure of US federal agencies have ignited fresh interest. Musk’s...
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...
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