By Dr. Luchetu Likaka The decision by President William Ruto to transfer Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok from the Ministry of Education may create the impression that the government is responding to the growing crisis in the education sector. However, changing personnel without addressing the structural problems affecting schools is unlikely to resolve the persistent challenges
By Njeru Mwangi As the Finance Bill 2026 hits the floor of Parliament, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya find themselves standing at a critical regulatory crossroads. The Bill represents a massive revenue-mobilisation architecture designed to lock in Ksh 2.985 trillion in overall tax revenue, a 7.21% aggressive push over the current financial year.
By Aly S. Maherali, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business. Insurance penetration across the region remains low – roughly 2.4% of GDP in Kenya, about 2.1% in Tanzania, and under 1% in Uganda