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21 Mar 2024
The TikTok ban debate: National security, free speech and global tech competition
Recurrent attempts by the US government to ban TikTok, the popular social media app, have sparked debates not just about national security concerns but also about the broader implications for tech com...
15 Mar 2024
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up.
Kenya New levy lined up for State contractors The Treasury has introduced a new levy on contractors making supplies to both national and county governments, a shift likely to raise the cost of public ...
15 Mar 2024
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up.
Kenya Standoff as striking doctors rubbish mediation calls A stand-off is looming between the Ministry of Health and doctors, following directions by the Employment and Labour Relations Court that par...
15 Mar 2024
Parliamentary Round-Up.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tuesday, March 12 2024 at 2:30 PM Bills The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bill No. 6 of 2022) The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2024)Â...
15 Mar 2024
Plastic Vs. Planet: East Africa should intensify the battle against single-use plasticsÂ
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, 2024, the spotlight shines brighter on East Africa’s escalating struggle with plastic waste, pitting the convenience of single-use plastics against the sur...
15 Mar 2024
Finger on the Pulse: Significant Political Events of the Week
Monday, March 11, 2024 President Ruto met Kenya Kwanza MCAs as he drummed up support for key government projects, including the Affordable Housing Programme and the Social Health Insurance Fund. Tue...
14 Mar 2024
Now you see it; now you don’t affair: Kenya will still deploy police force in Haiti as the West keeps off the hot potato.Â
Kenya will still lead a UN-backed multinational police force in the Caribbean country of Haiti to help quell gang violence once a transitional presidential council is formed. President William Ruto,...
14 Mar 2024
How to give a voice to citizens in evidence-informed policy processes.
Citizens have a vital role in shaping health policies that affect their lives. However, much remains to be done to make policies more responsive to their needs and values. Engaging citizens in evidenc...
14 Mar 2024
Who is Who: Meet Raimond Molenje, the new Acting CEO of Kenya Bankers Association
Mr Molenje joined the Kenya Bankers Association in 2018 and has 19 years of experience in legal and regulatory practice, human capital, and policy advocacy, having held senior management roles in lead...
14 Mar 2024
Kenya joins the Egmont Group: Implications on businesses and the war against money laundering and terrorism financing
Kenya has recently been under increased spotlight, particularly on the money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) front. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently put Kenya on the heighten...
14 Mar 2024
AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol: A review of the key to overcoming barriers to intra-Africa digital trade.
Digital trade, defined as digitally enabled transactions for the trade of goods and services, is reshaping the global economy and the regional economy is not exempted. Its impact on growth, developmen...
14 Mar 2024
National Building Code 2024: Revolutionising Kenya’s construction sector for world-class digital infrastructure and economic growth.
In a landmark move set to redefine Kenya’s urban landscape, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development has unveiled the much-anticipated National Building Code...
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