State making it hard for businesses to survive

Kenyan businesses face significant challenges to survival, not only from common factors like limited capital and weak demand but also from what many perceive as deliberate obstruction by authorities through excessive regulation and harassment. A recent experience highlighted this, with a new business owner facing a barrage of inspections from various officials demanding licenses and compliance, despite having all necessary documentation.

Kindiki Backs Small Businesses in Bottom-Up Transformation

Duale advances transition of police, prison personnel to State health insurance

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale convened a high-level meeting with the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to expedite the transfer of police and prison personnel from private medical insurers to the state-run Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a directive from President William Ruto.

Inside Government’s Door-to-Door Plan to Push JSS Transition to 100pc

The Kenyan government has launched a nationwide door-to-door campaign to ensure all eligible learners transition to Junior Secondary School (JSS), addressing concerns about students dropping out due to economic and social barriers. This initiative involves education officials and local administrators identifying absent learners and connecting families with support.

National Assembly Pushes for Radical Transparency in Party Financing

Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) have called for enhanced oversight and transparency in the regulation and financing of political parties as the 2027 General Elections approach. This concern was raised during a legislative retreat in Naivasha on Tuesday, January 27, where they engaged with Registrar of Political Parties John Lorionokou.