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14 Aug 2026
Beyond AGOA: Pushing for Certainty in the U.S. Market
Kenya’s trade ties with the United States could receive a major boost following the U.S. Senate’s approval of a proposal to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Act al...
10 Aug 2026
Kenya Gazette: Week-Ended 7th August 2026Â
The Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (Cap. 376), Re-Appointment In the Kenya Gazette dated 7th August 2026, President William Ruto re-appoints Lucy W. Waruingi as Chairperson of the Governin...
7 Aug 2026
President Ruto and Oburu Strategize for 2027 PollsÂ
President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga are rallying their political allies as they prepare for next year’s general election. Their broad-based governme...
7 Aug 2026
The Stakes for East Africa: Inside Dangote’s Lamu Refinery
The construction of the proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu County, Kenya, is expected to begin before the end of the year, with the facility projected to create about 60,000 jobs.Â...
7 Aug 2026
Your Phone Is Now the Frontline: How AI Is Fueling Cybercrime in Kenya
Kenya’s hard-earned reputation as a global mobile money pioneer is facing a sobering reality check following recent reports. Interpol’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 ranks Ken...
7 Aug 2026
Holding the Line: Why Kenya Is Doubling Down on Sugar Self-Sufficiency
The government has reaffirmed its ban on sugar imports and frozen the issuance of new import licences, arguing that domestic production is now sufficient to meet local demand without relying on foreig...
7 Aug 2026
The ODPC’s Proposed Guidance Note on AI
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a draft Guidance Note on Artificial Intelligence (AI), setting out the obligations of data controllers, data processors, AI developers,...
5 Aug 2026
Kenya Gazette Week-Ended 31st July 2026
The Survey Act (Cap. 299), Appointment, Corrigendum In the Kenya Gazette dated 22nd May 2026, adds Sophia Waithera Muhuri to be a Member of the Standing Committee on Geographical Names for a period of...
31 Jul 2026
Beyond 2030: Kenya Must Now Chart a New Development Path
The goal of making Kenya an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 remains far from being realised. However, the shortcomings should not be interpreted as a failure of Vision 2030 but as an opportun...
29 Jul 2026
Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 24th July 2026
THE IRRIGATION ACT (Cap. 347) NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY RE-APPOINTMENT The President has re-appointed Eng. Gilbert Maluki as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Irrigation Authority Boar...
24 Jul 2026
Watching the Vote: Citizens’ Vigilance Offers IEBC a Chance to Rebuild Trust
When the Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County cast its ballots in the July 16 parliamentary by-election, the exercise did not end at the polling station. Instead of returning to their daily routi...
24 Jul 2026
Bank Interest Rates: Who Should Hold the Approval Power?
The CBK-Treasury Standoff If you have a bank loan in Kenya, you might assume your bank can raise your interest rate whenever the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) raises its benchmark rate. For years, banks...
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