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8 Mar 2024
Potential obstacles in Raila’s bid for AUC job even as State machinery prepares for the campaign.
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga’s fate for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson hangs on the decision of the African heads of state and government f...
1 Mar 2024
An analysis of foreign competition regulations in comparison to the COMESA regulations.
Competition law comprises a set of legal rules which aim to control the socially harmful exercise of private market power, whether through hardcore cartels, single-firm monopolies, or mergers that red...
1 Mar 2024
Shaping global environmental policy to tackle climate change, in light of UNEA
The recent conclusion of the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya, has underscored the urgency of shaping global environmental policy to combat the escalating climate c...
1 Mar 2024
President Ruto’s critical role in leading the Comprehensive Institutional Reforms of the African Union (AU)
In 2016, African leaders decided that institutional reforms of the African Union (AU) were necessary given the role the continental body plays in driving and achieving Africa’s Agenda 2063 vision of...
24 Feb 2024
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up.
KENYA World Bank, IMF charging Kenya 14.5pc interest — CoB Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has flagged the cost of concessional loans taken up by the government over the years from len...
24 Feb 2024
Political and Regulatory Round-Up.
KENYA Ruto plans more taxes Plans by President William Ruto’s administration to introduce additional taxes to raise more revenue have kicked up a storm. The 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS), w...
24 Feb 2024
Navigating the complexities of encryption: Striking the balance between privacy and security in the digital age
In an increasingly digital world, the protection of privacy and the maintenance of security have become paramount concerns. The passage of the UK Online Safety Act highlights the ongoing struggle to s...
24 Feb 2024
Raila eyes African Union leadership and the delicate task of electing a capable leader for the AUC chairperson position
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will, in February 2025, elect a new African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson once Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat concludes his...
16 Feb 2024
Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
Kenya Gulf fuel products import scheme lifts Kenya banks dollar holdings The government-to-government deals on the importation of fuel products have increased the dollar reserves of banks, fuelled by ...
16 Feb 2024
Political and Regulatory Round-Up.
Kenya Cabinet approves privatisation of 7 State-owned enterprises Kenya’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved the sale of seven more State-owned enterprises following a meeting chaired by President Wi...
9 Feb 2024
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. ...
9 Feb 2024
President Ruto’s Japan visit Sh350bn deals, powering Kenya’s economic revival
President Ruto’s visit to Japan earlier this week led to the signing of agreements worth Kshs 350 billion. A giant share of the money will go towards key projects and programmes crucial for Keny...
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