The Law Society of Kenya: Mandate, Membership and Role in the Administration of Justice
The Law Society of Kenya is the statutory body for the legal profession and a leading voice in the rule of law. This article examines its mandate under the LSK Act 2014, membership and admission requirements, functions, governance and broader public role.
Kenya Finance Bill 2026 Mobile Money VAT: How the 16% Tax on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Pesapal Will Hit Consumers and the Diaspora
The National Treasury wants to apply 16% Value Added Tax to fees charged by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, Kenswitch and dozens of other payment platforms. Although the levy targets platform operators, industry watchers expect higher costs to filter down to consumers, including diaspora Kenyans who send money home.
Media Regulation in Kenya: Press Freedom, the Media Council, and the Tension Between Accountability and Control
The media in Kenya occupies a vital space in the country's democratic architecture, serving as a watchdog over government, a platform for public discourse, and a source of information that enables cit...
Food Safety in Kenya: Regulations, Enforcement Challenges, and Protecting Consumers from Contamination
Food safety affects every Kenyan, from the farmer who stores grain after harvest to the consumer who purchases vegetables at the local market. Despite significant regulatory frameworks and institution...
Understanding Kenya's Insurance Industry: Regulation, Products, and the Push for Greater Penetration
Kenya's insurance industry plays a vital role in protecting individuals, families, and businesses against financial risks while mobilizing long-term capital for economic development. As the most devel...
The Banking Sector in Kenya: How Commercial Banks Drive Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion
Kenya's banking sector stands as one of the most dynamic and innovative in Africa, serving as the backbone of the country's economic development and financial inclusion agenda. With over 40 commercial...
Kenya's Sand Harvesting Crisis: Environmental Destruction, Regulation, and the Search for Alternatives
Kenya's sand harvesting crisis sits at the intersection of rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and governance failure, creating a challenge that affects water security, ecological health, i...
The Miraa (Khat) Industry in Kenya: Economics, Culture, Regulation, and the International Controversy
The miraa industry occupies a unique and often controversial position in Kenya's economy and culture, generating billions of shillings in income for farming communities while attracting international ...
Betting and Gambling Regulation in Kenya: The Industry, the Controversy, and What the Law Says
Kenya's betting industry has grown from a niche activity to a cultural phenomenon that touches millions of lives, generates billions in revenue, and sparks fierce debates about regulation, taxation, a...