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Latest Article 21 Aug 2026
Beyond Registration: How Far Does SHA Cover Kenyan Families?
When Kenya enacted the Social Health Insurance Act, it marked a fundamental pivot away from the legacy National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) model. Rather than relying on a voluntary, employment-linked safety net, the country adopted a statutory framework comprising three dedicated, risk-pooled funds: the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the […]...
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21 Aug 2026
Limited Awareness, Strong Opposition: Nairobians Wary of Proposed Ride-Hailing Minimum Fare
Nairobi passengers are expressing reservations about the proposed minimum fare for ride-hailing services, concerned that higher charges could make the services less affordable and push users toward ch...
21 Aug 2026
“Tuachie Keys”: How Street Culture Is Reshaping Kenya’s Digital Conversation
The Anatomy of a Viral Moment “Heha… Wahio… Tuachie keys, laptop password, na safe combination – Heha know everything.” When a group of young content creators from Kibera stand o...
14 Aug 2026
More Revenue, Lower Costs: Kenya’s Fiscal Challenge Ahead of 2027
Kenya’s FY2027/28 budget cycle begins against a difficult fiscal backdrop. The economy remains relatively resilient, with GDP growth projected at 5.0 per cent in 2026 and 5.1 per cent in 2027. That ...
14 Aug 2026
Beyond AGOA: Pushing for Certainty in the U.S. Market
Kenya’s trade ties with the United States could receive a major boost following the U.S. Senate’s approval of a proposal to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Act al...
7 Aug 2026
Your Phone Is Now the Frontline: How AI Is Fueling Cybercrime in Kenya
Kenya’s hard-earned reputation as a global mobile money pioneer is facing a sobering reality check following recent reports. Interpol’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 ranks Ken...
7 Aug 2026
Holding the Line: Why Kenya Is Doubling Down on Sugar Self-Sufficiency
The government has reaffirmed its ban on sugar imports and frozen the issuance of new import licences, arguing that domestic production is now sufficient to meet local demand without relying on foreig...
7 Aug 2026
The ODPC’s Proposed Guidance Note on AI
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a draft Guidance Note on Artificial Intelligence (AI), setting out the obligations of data controllers, data processors, AI developers,...
24 Jul 2026
Bank Interest Rates: Who Should Hold the Approval Power?
The CBK-Treasury Standoff If you have a bank loan in Kenya, you might assume your bank can raise your interest rate whenever the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) raises its benchmark rate. For years, banks...
17 Jul 2026
From Flat Fees to Revenue-Based Licensing: What the Proposed Banking Reforms Mean for Banks
For the first time in more than three decades, Kenya is proposing a fundamental change to how commercial banks pay for their operating licences. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed replac...
17 Jul 2026
Kenya’s Anti-Money Laundering Drive, Grey List Status & Subsequent Institutional Reform
Kenya faces international scrutiny on two fronts, as it remains on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring. The country is also on the European Com...
17 Jul 2026
Kenya and the Holy Herb: A Constitutional Relationship Still Undefined
Kenya’s relationship with cannabis has always been complicated. Every few years, the conversation resurfaces in Parliament, the courts or public debate. Reform appears within reach, only for the...
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