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2 Apr 2026
Niko Kadi: When a Hashtag Becomes a Political Earthquake
With the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) targeting 28.5 million voters and a Gen Z surge rewriting the electoral map, Kenya’s next election may be its most consequential yet. ...
2 Apr 2026
Not Our War, But Still Our Problem: Africa and the Middle East Crisis
The escalating war in the Middle East, intensified by U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting regional fallout, may appear geographically distant from Africa. In reality, its consequences are...
31 Mar 2026
KENYA GAZETTE, WEEK-ENDED 27TH MARCH
The Constitution of Kenya Appointment of Ambassador to the Foreign Service The President of the Republic of Kenya has appointed Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as an Ambassador within the Foreign Service...
27 Mar 2026
The Search for “Pawa” Ahead of the 2027 General Elections
In line with its declared search for political “pawa”, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has resolved to begin talks to form a coalition with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Allian...
27 Mar 2026
Fuel Crisis Looming? How Middle East Conflict Could Shake Kenya’s Energy Stability
Fuel seldom makes headlines when plentiful. However, when economies face shortages, alarms ring everywhere. The conflict in the Middle East is escalating, and its effects are felt in Kenya’s ports, ...
27 Mar 2026
Neutral Intermediary or Duty-Holder? What the Meta Child Protection Decision Means for Tech Platforms
In a landmark development in the United States, Meta was found liable for its impact on children through social media, with a jury awarding around USD375 million in damages to the affected family. The...
25 Mar 2026
KENYA GAZETTE, Week-Ended 19th March.
THE TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT (Cap. 443) President William Samoei Ruto appoints Dr. Catherine Kagwiria Mutua as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Tana and Athi Rivers Development A...
19 Mar 2026
Government Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Scandal and Citizens in Foreign War
Recent engagement between the Kenyan and Russian governments over the recruitment of Kenyans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has sparked widespread concern and debate. What initially appeared as an...
18 Mar 2026
Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 13th March 2026
The Environmental Management And Co-Ordination Act (No. 8 Of 1999) National Environmental Management Authority Re-Appointment Re-appointment of Emilio Mugo as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Boar...
13 Mar 2026
President Ruto: The “CEO” Rewriting Kenya’s Development Financing Agenda
Since he assumed office in September 2022, President William Ruto has portrayed himself as a relentless dealmaker. Whether attracting investors, negotiating with international lenders, or building pol...
10 Mar 2026
Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 06th March 2026
Presidential Proclamation No. 1 Of 2026 Development of A Framework for Compensation and Reparations for Victims of Violations of Human Rights, Including from Demonstrations and Public Protests Preside...
6 Mar 2026
The Battle for Kenya’s Deputy President Seat
The battle for the Deputy President (DP) seat has escalated into one of the most significant political contests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The schemers surrounding the position are not accid...
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