Kamua Thuge, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has mentioned before a parliamentary Committee that the CBK has allowed the Kenyan Shilling to run on free fall on purpose of correcting the purported historical shove up that depleted the foreign reserves to mere 3.5 months of import cover. This has brought the … Continue reading Mechanics of The Monetary Policy by the CBK

By thura nira Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods by Thomas Rowlandson is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 The glory of auctions Auctions, where items are sold to the highest bidder and services are procured at the most competitive prices, offer an efficient way to sell a wide range of items, from antiques to real … Continue reading Expanding Auction to Re-energize Kenya’s “dull” Markets

By t.j. Introduction The state action doctrine, a fundamental legal principle in the United States, posits that the Constitution's guarantees and protections, particularly those concerning rights and equality, apply solely to government actions. This indicates that private conduct doesn't need to adhere to constitutional mandates. This doctrine creates an interesting dynamic in how rights are … Continue reading State Action Doctrine: A Comparative Analysis between the United States and Kenya

Poverty (Armut), (1919) by Aloys by National Gallery of Art is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 Introduction The modern economic discourse is gradually shifting from measures of sheer output to more nuanced considerations of equity and justice. Kenya, a vibrant nation on Africa's eastern coast, exemplifies this transformation. Here, poverty, an age-old issue, is being re-framed … Continue reading Ending Poverty Decriminalisation in Kenya

Proof Coin - 10 Cents, British East Africa, 1942 by Photographer: Taryn Ellis is licensed under CC-BY 4.0 By t.j Introduction: The East African Community (EAC) Treaty, inked in 1999, has served as a fundamental pillar in propelling regional integration among its East African member states. However, in the face of evolving dynamics within the … Continue reading Revitalizing the East African Community Treaty: A Necessary Review

By Thura-Nira Kenya, along with numerous other African nations, faces substantial challenges due to the lack of a comprehensive and reliable addressing system. The absence of a robust addressing framework hampers efficient delivery of goods and services, impedes effective emergency response efforts, and restricts the nation's economic growth potential.Consequently, the pressing need for Kenya to … Continue reading The Dire Need for an Efficient Addressing System in Kenya

The local equity shareholding policy for ICT companies in Kenya require companies to have a minimum of 30% local shareholding. Balancing the pros and cons of Kenya's 30% local shareholding policy for telecom companies, this blog post highlights the policy's impact on economic growth and potential drawbacks while advocating for a balanced approach to foster … Continue reading Which Way? Balancing Local Equity Shareholding in Kenya’s Telecom Sector

Learn how Kenya can enhance legislative efficiency and transparency by adopting Akoma Ntoso, an international standard for legal document drafting and exchange. This blog post highlights the potential benefits of Akoma Ntoso in Kenya, including fostering collaboration among lawmakers, promoting public participation, and facilitating cross-border integration By T.J The legislative drafting process in Kenya, as … Continue reading Benefits of Adopting Akoma Ntoso for Kenya’s Legislative Process

The world marks the 74th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR has been instrumental in promoting and protecting human rights, but has weaknesses that require reforms. These include its vague language and lack of enforceability, lack of protection against non-state actors, lack of representation of marginalized groups, and need to … Continue reading The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Require Immediate Update.