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Kenya is currently in the budget preparation season for 2026/27, although public perception leans towards the upcoming 2027 electoral campaign. Discussions are underway regarding the implications of the expiring ODM-UDA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and its potential impact on the broad-based government. Budgetary Considerations The nation is actively engaged in preparing the 2026/27 budget. A […]
Kenya has introduced a National Data Governance Policy designed to unify government data and transform it into a valuable resource for citizens. The policy shifts the nation’s approach to data management, treating national information as a strategic asset. Breaking Bureaucratic Silos Previously, Kenyan government data management was fragmented, with ministries, departments, and agencies operating independently. […]
Leading minigrid companies in Africa have released a 17-step action plan aimed at accelerating electrification efforts across the continent. The plan, endorsed within a Mission 300 Industry Position Paper, outlines priorities for funders, governments, and the industry to align with the scale and speed needed to meet Africa’s electrification targets. Mission 300 Overview Mission 300, […]
Kenya is preparing to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Following their failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Harambee Stars aim to demonstrate their competitiveness as hosts. Support for Coach Benni McCarthy The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) is outlining plans to […]
President Donald Trump has a contingency plan to impose a 10% tariff on all goods if the Supreme Court invalidates his existing “Liberation Day” tariffs, according to White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. The Supreme Court is currently considering the legality of Trump’s tariffs, with a ruling potentially coming as early as next […]
Lawmakers Critique Ruto’s Singapore Economic Model Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro have expressed reservations regarding President William Ruto’s pursuit of a Singapore-style economic transformation. They argue that Kenya should prioritize addressing fundamental needs like food security, education, and infrastructure before attempting to replicate foreign economic models. The leaders voiced their […]
At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, a significant decision was made regarding progress indicators for climate adaptation. Countries agreed on a new set of measures known as the “Belém Adaptation Indicators.” These indicators were developed through a two-year UN process and aim to provide a shared understanding of whether the […]
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