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4 Oct 2024
Significant Political Sentiment: The Tribulations of Being Second-in-Command in Kenya
Being Kenya’s Deputy President (DP) comes with unique challenges, from navigating political dynamics to public scrutiny and balancing personal political ambitions. The incumbent must walk a tightrop...
4 Oct 2024
Protected growth or stifled competition? The local content dilemma in Kenya’s transport and logistics sector
The Kenya Transport Association (KTA) is up in arms over claims that Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in the transport and logistics sector are abusing their dominant market position. KTA claims that...
4 Oct 2024
Policing faith: The struggle for balance in Kenya’s Religious Organisations Bill, 2024
On the morning of April 22, 2023, Kenyans were horrified to learn of a police operation in Shakahola Forest, where mass graves were uncovered, revealing the tragic fate of followers of Pastor Paul Mac...
4 Oct 2024
‘Stolen/missing’ title deeds and mitigating the risks associated with their loss or mishandling
On Saturday, the Government Printer informed the public about the theft of 307 title deeds. However, the government has since clarified that no title deeds were stolen from the Government Printer, con...
4 Oct 2024
Golden opportunity: Leveraging e-mobility to reduce Kenya’s debt burden and achieve environmental sustainability goals
At 18%, the transport sector, especially road transportation, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Kenya. This is primarily attributed to the prevalent use of fossil fuels...
4 Oct 2024
Gaming opportunities for key players in Kenya
For the longest time, gaming in Kenya was marked by physical casinos and betting shops (gambling). These were characterised by stringent regulations, high operational costs, and limited technology inf...
4 Oct 2024
CBK’s draft climate risk playbook and its role in the future of banking
This year, extreme weather events have caused devastating floods in various parts of the world, destroying whole towns and valuable infrastructure. Many people lost their homes, livelihoods, and, trag...
28 Sep 2024
Kenya Gazette Notice 27th September 2024
The Mining Act,Nakuru County Artisanal Mining Committee-Appointment The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has appointed new members to the Artis...
27 Sep 2024
Political and Regulatory Round-Up
Kenya DP Gachagua impeachment: MPs say collection of signatures for motion has begun An impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been drafted and is ready for presentation in P...
27 Sep 2024
Trade and Financial Services Roundup
Kenya Kenya close to agreeing to KSh194.4 billion budget support loan from UAE Kenya is nearing an agreement for a $1.5 billion budget support loan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help stabil...
20 Sep 2024
Devolution: Counties Staring at Operational Crisis
The delay in the national government’s disbursement of funds to counties and the wastefulness of meagre resources by counties are hampering service delivery, supplier payment, and employee remun...
20 Sep 2024
Analysing the growing regulatory focus on climate disclosures in the banking sector
In recent years, financial regulators globally, including the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), have heightened their focus on climate risk disclosures in the banking sector. This increased scrutiny is not...
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