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21 Jan 2022
Scrap metal ban and the need to crack the whip on critical infrastructure vandalism
President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned any exports or dealings in scrap metal. The Head of State cited increased vandalism of government infrastructure which he described as economic sabotage. He added t...
21 Jan 2022
Central Bank of Kenya Diaspora Remittances Survey 2021
This week, the Central Bank of Kenya released the results of the first-ever Diaspora Remittances Survey (the “Survey”). The Survey was conducted between March and May 2021 by the Central Bank of K...
21 Jan 2022
Artificial Intelligence Policy in Kenya: The journey towards regulation needs to commence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. AI systems work by ingesting large amounts of labeled training data,...
21 Jan 2022
Lifting the veil of ambiguity around transfers of personal data outside Kenya – the 2022 version of the draft Data Protection (General) Regulations
In an increasingly globalised world, consequential and integral to international trade is the flow of data. More than ever, for-profit organizations are expanding the scope of their operations across ...
21 Jan 2022
IEBC releases 2022 election timelines
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has given notice through a press release that the General Elections shall be held on Tuesday, 9th August, 2022. The following election dates/ ...
21 Jan 2022
Extrajudicial killings put a spotlight on the government
While The Standard had published a story about it before, the visit by activists Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid to the banks of River Yala have once again thrown the spotlight on suspected extraju...
15 Jan 2022
14th January 2022 Parliamentary Round Up
SENATE SPECIAL SITTING COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR Convening of Special Sittings of the Senate The House was convened for a Special Sitting for the consideration of the following business: – Th...
14 Jan 2022
14th January 2022 County Round Up
KAKAMEGA COUNTY The Governor, Kakamega County has declared:a) Mawe Tatu Hills in Likuyani Sub-County;b) Nabongo Shrines in Matungu Sub-County;c) Kambiri Hills in Shinyalu Su...
14 Jan 2022
14th January 2022 Kenya Gazette Review
Legislative Supplements, 2021 The Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021. The Data Protection (Complaints Handling and Enforcement Procedures) Regulations, 2021. The Data Protection (Registration...
14 Jan 2022
14th January 2022 Trade & Financial Services Round Up
KENYA Disquiet as State fails to pay oil subsidy billionsThe government has defaulted on fuel subsidy billions that continue to be paid under a cloud of secrecy, sparking disquiet among the oil market...
14 Jan 2022
14th January 2022 Political & Regulatory Round Up
KENYA OKA principals snub Uhuru, Raila meeting with pro-handshake MPs One Kenya Alliance (OKA) principals yesterday skipped a luncheon organised by President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga...
14 Jan 2022
KRA records excellent performance, Exceeds target in first half of FY 2021/22
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recorded an above-target revenue performance in the first half of the Financial Year 2021/2022 after collecting KShs. 976.659 billion against a target of KShs. 92...
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