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2 Feb 2024
Entrenching devolution: Need for adaptation strategies by businesses ahead of trade and industry function unbundling
The national and county governments, under the auspices of the Inter-Governmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), are currently undergoing a validation exercise on government functions. The thr...
2 Feb 2024
When policies do more harm than good: Unpacking the impact of regulatory changes in the face of EABL’s profit decline
The release of East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) half-year results has sparked debate on the adverse impacts of regulatory and policy changes on the business environment. EABL’s prof...
2 Feb 2024
Kenya’s economic struggles: The IMF-backed reforms, fuel subsidy controversy and the road ahead
At present, Kenya is grappling with multiple challenges compounded by global conditions impacting economic activities and leading to tightened financial conditions. The Kenyan economy is facing mult...
26 Jan 2024
Political and Regulatory Round-Up
KENYA IMF criticises Ruto government for continuing fuel subsidies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hit out at Kenya over the reintroduction of the fuel subsidy scheme on the grounds that lac...
26 Jan 2024
Ruto convenes historic summit with the judiciary to draft anti-corruption policies amidst allegations and attacks on independence
President William Ruto, on January 22, met with Chief Justice Martha Koome following recent attacks on the Judiciary by the Executive and a section of Members of Parliament (MPs), who have accused the...
20 Jan 2024
Finger on the Pulse
Monday, 15th January 2024 Kenya has inched closer to joining the China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) after the Cabinet approved the country’s subscription to the membership of the i...
20 Jan 2024
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
KENYA Shilling falls to a new low of Sh160 to the dollar The shilling’s official exchange rate has hit Sh160.23 to the dollar, extending its record decline against the US currency on the back of pre...
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...
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