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20 Jan 2024
Political and Regulatory Round-Up.
KENYA Summary of Cabinet Resolutions On January 15th, the Cabinet Dispatch announced a series of approvals that will shape Kenya’s governance and economic landscape. The Railway Amendment Bill 2...
20 Jan 2024
Parliamentary Round
Parliament adjourned its sittings on Thursday, 7th December 2023, for the long December recess. Both Houses will resume on Tuesday, 13th February 2024....
20 Jan 2024
WHO releases AI ethics and governance guidance for large multi-modal models
The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing new guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs) – a type of fast-growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technol...
20 Jan 2024
An overview of Kenya’s carbon market regulations: A blueprint for sustainable practices and environmental responsibility
In the pursuit of a sustainable and eco-friendly future, Kenya has taken a significant stride by implementing the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2023. This regulatory framework aims to p...
20 Jan 2024
Challenges threatening EAC unity: A closer look at disputes, economic disparities, and potential rifts
The East African Community (EAC), whose slogan is One People, One Destiny, was established to foster cooperation among the partner states, which comprise Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ken...
20 Jan 2024
Achievement Stocktaking: Kenya Kwanza Government Performance and Delivery Roadshow
The Kenya Kwanza Government, on 9th January 2024, launched a week-long Government Performance and Delivery Roadshow, spearheaded by Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secreta...
20 Jan 2024
Solar Maximum 2024: Are we on the brink of an Internet apocalypse?
So, in case you are unaware, we are currently in solar cycle 25, which commenced in December 2019. But there is nothing too predictable about a solar cycle, which on average lasts 11 years. The sun...
20 Jan 2024
Which way in the Executive-Judiciary tiff?: An analysis of the call for consultation and the imperative of cooperation
In the recent past, the President has openly retorted that detractors have resorted to using court processes and procedures to derail his agenda. With much agitation, President Ruto went ahead to asse...
20 Jan 2024
IMF-GoK negotiations: Review unveils progress and challenges from tax measures to state-owned enterprises
During the IMF-Treasury discussions, a review highlighted several met structural benchmarks, with the exception of the qualitative performance criteria for tax collection. However, the deviation obser...
20 Jan 2024
The church must speak truth to power and navigate its complex relationship with politics
The clergy are being challenged to speak truth to power and act as a check on the government, particularly at a time when the church is grappling with a tarnished reputation, often accused of g...
12 Jan 2024
Business landscape 2024: Key measures for corporate compliance in the new year amidst evolving challenges
Since a majority of the world’s economic activity is conducted through corporations, their impact on society is significant. As such, potential corporate misconduct poses a significant threat to...
12 Jan 2024
Judiciary under siege: Why separation of powers and judicial independence must be protected
The judicial role of administering justice should operate independently without any coercion or manipulation in favour of the executive or any other government body. The entrenchment of the rule of ...
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