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OPINION: The Parklands Ruling Must Mark the End of Unchecked Concrete Expansion in Nairobi
By voiding illegal building permits, the High Court has sent a clear message: Nairobi’s real estate boom cannot come at the expense of infrastructure, law, and citizen dignity.
1d ago1 min read
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EXPLAINER: What KRA’s Updated eTIMS Directive Means for Government Suppliers and Invoices
The Kenya Revenue Authority has tightened tax compliance rules for suppliers doing business with state entities. Here is how eTIMS invoice matching works and how to avoid payment delays.
1d ago1 min read
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EXPLAINER: How Kenya's New Information Disclosure Framework Forces Public Offices to Open Records
Government agencies face new compliance rules compelling them to proactively publish public expenditure records and procurement data. Here is how citizens can request government information.
Amara Odhiambo3d ago1 min read
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EXPLAINER: What the Court of Appeal Ruling Means for the Kenya-US KSh 328B Health Framework
The Court of Appeal has lifted conservatory orders blocking the Kenya-US bilateral healthcare framework. Here is what the decision means for patients, health data privacy, and public health funding.
3d ago1 min read
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EXPLAINER: What You Need to Know About Kenya’s Revised Digital Birth Certificate Application
The Ministry of Interior has initiated a pilot program for digitized birth certificates across select counties. Here is how the streamlined application system functions.
Amara Odhiambo4d ago1 min read