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18 Oct 2024
Building a Startup-Friendly Regulatory Environment
Kenya has quite notably become one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in Africa, earning it the name ‘Silicon Savannah’. This follows the fact that Kenya secured the highest funding in the region...
18 Oct 2024
The Future of Short-Term Rentals and How the Government Can Enhance Revenue Collection
Airbnb has become a market leader in Kenya’s Short-Term Rentals (STRs) sector, with investors specialising in these accommodations. The number of listings in Kenya has grown significantly, with ...
18 Oct 2024
The Hopes and Dreams of KEPSA’s Green Supplement
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) participated in a workshop on the Green Supplement to the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and Action Plan for Kenya. The Ministry of Trade organised t...
18 Oct 2024
Anonymous Sudan’s Capture Offers a Reprieve to Critical Infrastructure Worldwide
Anonymous Sudan is a hacker group that began its activities in January 2023. It became known for carrying out Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by flooding websites and other online service...
14 Oct 2024
Kenya Gazette Notice Vol. CXXVI—No. 167
11th October, 2024 Supreme Court Of Kenya December Recess, 2024 Chief Justice, Martha K. Koome gave notice that The Supreme Court December will go on recess from Saturday, 21st December, 2024...
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...
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