Charm Offensive in China Kenya’s President Ruto was busy confronting turbulent international relations on trade, investment, and diplomacy during his state visit to China signing a 24 memorandum of Understanding Agreements with China’s Xi. Marked by controversial statements on US …
By Musila Muoki Streamlining Border Trade On April 17, 2025, Kenya and Ethiopia signed a milestone Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA provides a single …
By Musila Muoki Mutual Recognition of Expertise Framework The European Union has thrown its weight behind efforts by the East African Community to harmonize and mutually recognize academic and professional qualifications among partner states in its regional integration …
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 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 …