In 2005, more than 100 governments and aid organisations signed the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, committing to channel assistance through national systems rather than build parallel ones. This commitment was reinforced in subsequent high level forums in Accra and Busan. Two decades later, progress remains limited. Across health, education and infrastructure programmes in low…

The trillion-shilling question Every budget season, Kenya turns the Finance Bill into the main battlefield of economic debate and for good reason. New taxes are visible, immediate and politically painful. They show up in payslips, M-Pesa charges, business margins, withholding rules and the daily cost of compliance. Yet the FY2026/27 budget contains a larger fiscal…

Introduction For many Kenyan children, the start of Grade 10 is a turning point, marking the beginning of senior secondary school where students specialise, tackle more advanced competencies and lay the foundation for their future careers. This year, however, the progression came with mixed emotions. Many families were forced to confront the harsh reality that…

T he voluntary carbon market is growing rapidly, and Kenya is a major player in this market. In 2021, Kenya accounted for 23% of the value of carbon credit issuances in Africa. The country has set a goal of generating 100 million carbon credits by 2030. There are a number of factors that are driving…

Have you ever been hit with exorbitant bank fees?

TT he goal of the interest rate cap was to make lending more affordable for the general public, to increase access to credit and eventually jumpstart the economy. Instead, it had the exact opposite effect. It reduced the will of the banks to lend to risky applicants - in other words SMEs. Remember, informal businesses in…

T he COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of robust public health systems worldwide. As we navigate a post-COVID era, African nations face unique challenges and opportunities that could redefine their public health landscapes. This blog post explores the ongoing public health challenges in Africa, highlights innovative solutions that have emerged, and discusses the…

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