Currently, the regulation of non-governmental organizations in Kenya falls under the NGO Coordination Act of 1990, a framework meant to address the evolving needs and challenges faced by the sector. The delay in operationalizing the PBO Act led to some development partner...
When she left Kenya with her three children on February 28, 2012, Naomi vowed to remain in the concrete jungle and work smart to be one of the many Kenyans who have made it abroad. “Every day I crossed the Hudson River, I’d assign a dollar sign on every head I saw. I wou...
In the case of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) versus Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, determined by the High Court in July 2020, conservatory orders were granted suspending implementation of some of the provisions in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 relating to value added ...
On her part, Ms Nasra Nanda, the CEO of the Kenya Green Building Society, says start-ups need to take advantage of government incentives such as subsidies, tax breaks and grants for green initiatives to reduce the cost of capital for environmentally friendly projects. The National Treasury for ...
Tech giants pump billions in virtual storage units How to harness the power of AI for your business While Safaricom installed CCTV cameras on some major highways, such as Thika Superhighway and Mombasa Road, they have had little impact on reducing road carnage. We can replace them with AI-powe...
“We had to make heavy investment in building that delivery system to reach the majority of the population in more populated areas of Kenya. We have 36,000 delivery points across the country and we promised we would deliver within three days to any of those points,”...
However, with fierce competition and numerous startups vying for attention, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd. Within the last two years, more than 25 startups in Kenya have announced full closure, with several others downsizing their staff and operatio...
By fostering sustainable agricultural growth and inclusive development, these programmes can contribute to poverty reduction and economic transformation in Kenya. Moving forward, targeted interventions aimed at addressing barriers to participation and to efficient use of fertiliser are ...
Kenya’s frequent flooding calls for measures to tame climate change Rural regions are not spared either; deforestation and inappropriate land use exacerbate the vulnerability of these areas. To address the complex issue of flooding, first, there is a need for investment in infrastructure that is...
Kenya in June revealed a plan to buy back at least half of the Eurobond maturing in June 2024 from investors before the close of 2023 after shelving a plan to float raise cash from the international capital markets because of elevated interest rates....