By Edam Shem An attempt at Better Economic Outcomes In October, the Kenyan government announced a new minimum wage order, increasing it by 6%, which translates to a monthly minimum wage of 15,201 KES, making it one of the countries …
By Musila Muoki A Community of Discriminatory Laws Reportedly, East African Community member states are on the cusp of completing a review of fees, levies, and charges that are imposed by member countries on critical goods and services on …
By Ronny Ndiema East Africa’s Bid for AU Leadership The African Union (AU) officially closed the candidacy window for its next Commission chairperson on August 6, 2024, with elections set for February 2025. For the first time, the AU …
By Booster Wabuyabo The Role Of Public Private Partnership In Development The recent public outcry and protests in Kenya over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport lease deal awarded to Adani company is a testament of the need for transparency …
By Edam Shem A new approach, familiar problems? The recent focus on Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa has re-ignited an active debate about The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA). Proponents argue that the TFTA’s smaller scale allows for …
By Francis Nyonzo Funny fact! Most dismissed workers do not file cases against their employers even though they are not paid severance as Labor law requires. This is a fact from research by a distinguished economic professor at Michigan State …
By Booster Wabuyabo Restrictions and Censorship The recent call by a Kenyan parliamentarian to have X social media platform banned raise concerns about the state of digital freedom and net neutrality among most East African Community member states. While …
By Musila Muoki An Intra-African Trade Imperative As the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 approaches, Africa is poised for unprecedented economic growth. The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), a partially implemented African free trade agreement between the Common Market for Eastern …
By Brian Aloo A new dawn for Africa’s trade networks The African continent has experienced an exponential rise in digital payment systems over the past decade and is projected to grow by 12.65% by 2028. Nations like Ghana, Nigeria, and …
By Booster Wabuyabo The quest For Regional Economic Integration Recent blackouts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, congestion at Dar es Salaam port, and the narrow roads at Busia border highlight significant infrastructure challenges faced by several East African Community …