Today is Thu, 12 Mar 2026
More on Vellum Weekly
18 Jul 2024
Parliamentary Round-Up
The National Assembly is in recess. The Senate Tuesday, 16th July 2024 Motions Current State of the Nation (the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader) Report of the...
18 Jul 2024
IMF and Social Contract: How to Address Root Causes of Kenyans’ Rage
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should work with the Kenyan government to ensure that the global organisation’s support for the country is aligned with human rights and that corrupt...
8 Jul 2024
WHO releases first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interve...
8 Jul 2024
Is local content the new path for economic diversification and sustainable development?
In the midst of recent demonstrations, a resounding demand emerges from the young generation when asked about their aspirations for their country: opportunity. They crave good governance, accountabili...
28 Jun 2024
WHO issues warning on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment and weight loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries....
23 Jun 2024
Significant Political Sentiment: Rise of Gen Zs: The growing influence of youth activism and social media in shaping politics.
Hungry for change and often overlooked or engaged only as a formality, Generation Z (Gen Zs) is now showing a significant interest in political activism and is unafraid to challenge established system...
24 May 2024
FINGER ON THE PULSE
Ruto’s ambition reform plan for AU’s self-sustenance Kenyan President William Ruto, who is also the African Union (AU) Champion for Institutional Reform, laid out an ambitious plan to transform th...
24 May 2024
TRADE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND-UP.
Kenya Business registration agency takes over listing of trusts from Lands ministry The Business Registration Service (BRS), a State agency under the Attorney-General’s office, has assumed re...
24 May 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND-UP.
Kenya DP Rigathi Gachagua revenue push sparks outrage A push by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the allocation of funds to counties to be based on population rather than geography has spa...
24 May 2024
Kenyan businesses navigate the complex landscape of corporate sustainability amid rising regulatory pressures
Corporate sustainability has become one of the most intricate and contentious challenges for businesses in Kenya today. Emphasising sustainability too aggressively can invite unwelcome scrutiny while ...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s streamlined approach to FDI: One-stop centre aims to boost investor confidence and economic growth.
As the world grapples with economic fracturing and significant shifts in global trade and investment, the impacts are being felt across borders, leading to a reshaping of international production patt...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.
Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...
© 2026 Vellum. All Rights Reserved.