Author: David Indeje

Kenya’s Steering Committee on the Implementation of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) has proposed the reintroduction of the post of the prime minister and two deputies to make the government more inclusive and replace a winner-takes-all electoral system. The committee proposes to expand Chapter Nine of the Constitution under  Article 151 by creating the  Prime Minister’s office who will have executive powers. “The Constitution is amended by inserting the following new Part immediately after Article 151—Part 2A— The Prime Minister And Deputy Prime Ministers,” reads part of the report that was handed over to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Orange Democratic…

Finding basic items like milk and sugar in Tusker Mattresses Supermarket (Tuskys) is getting tougher for consumers as liquidity woes worsen the retailer’s fortune. The retailer in a paradox, begun by consolidating some of its branches in the country to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, the retailer has been witnessing mounting rent arrears, supplier debts, and boardroom wrangles in their quest to receive the much-needed cash to stay afloat. Consequently, its branch network has shrunk to 63 with the latest casualty being the Ronald Ngala outlet within Nairobi’s Central shopping street. This brings to 9 the number of…

The 2020 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF)  will be hosted virtually this year on October 29.  The forum takes place at the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has brought the unprecedented need for embracing a new normal. This year’s Global IGF theme is “Internet for human resilience and solidarity” Proposed theme for the Kenyan IGF is the “Internet for human resilience and solidarity.” “This is an important issue in light of the role the Internet has played during the COVID-19 Pandemic which has ravaged the entire globe. Some of the envisioned sub-themes are data; inclusion; and trust,” says…

Kenya’s National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS), popularly known as Huduma Namba, cards are now ready for rollout. However, this will depend on whether Parliament vets and approves the Data Commissioner according to the Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i  who said the NIIMS process is complete and awaiting rollout. “Your Excellency I am happy to report that the Huduma Namba process is complete and Kenyans will start receiving their cards as soon as Parliament approves data commissioner nominee,” Matiangi said during the 11th Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County Tuesday. He added, “This issuance will be…

Two Kenyans, Ben Udoto, and Malik Khaemba have been honored by CES Canada, a charity that supports communities in western Kenya for their outstanding service and dedication to the youth. Michael Frederiksen, President-CES Canada says their focus on education, community health, clean water, and agriculture has helped to raise economic growth and create employment opportunities for youth in 45 schools across Kenya. “The impact of building a new Musaga Secondary School, providing ten clean water projects, and creating three secondary school farm projects has received praise from community leaders. 140 elementary schools (60,000 children) have received medical treatments for worms…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised upwards its 2020 real gross domestic product (GDP) projections for Kenya in its latest World Economic Outlook. Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand one percent this, up from a negative one percent projected in June due to its diversified economy. It also expects the country’s GDP growth to expand by 4.7 percent in 2021. Kenya’s Second-quarter 2020 real GDP shrunk 5.7 percent dragged down by the Services sector which was greatly impacted by theCovid-19 containment measures in the review period. Sub Saharan Africa will grow at an estimated -3 percent with Nigeria and Angola…