30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

Positive disruptors in African mining: Technology, AI and critical minerals for Africa's industrialisation

Watch Njeri in conversation with Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.

Electronic Travel Authorisation: Visa in disguise?

During Kenya’s 60 th independence anniversary celebrations on 12 December 2023, the president directed that Kenya will be a visa-free country, effective from January 2024. This development in the immigration sector is now implemented through the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system that was unveiled on 5 January 2024. Notably, the eTA system departs from the public understanding of a visa-free experience as travellers (including infants and children) are required to obtain the document before embarkment. Travellers who expected a seamless entry into the country have aired their disappointment with the unexpected costs and additional documentation for persons from initially visa-exempt countries

Permanent residence in Kenya: What you need to know

Kenya is an East African country with a population of approximately 60 million people. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa and is rated the third best country in Africa for immigrants targeting high-income, well-paying jobs by the Henley Opportunity Index 2024. The World Bank further estimates that in 2023, Kenya’s growth accelerated from 4,8% to 5%. The 28 th edition of the Kenya Economic Update (KEU) attributes this growth to a strong rebound of the agricultural sector and moderate growth of the services sector. Kenya is also home to diverse tourist attractions, which include wildlife such as the Big Five that inhabit its beautiful savannahs. It is also known for its citizens’ athletic prowess, its stable political system and good governance.  

CIPC hack: What we know and how to mitigate the risk

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), which falls under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and is responsible for maintaining the country’s business and intellectual property registrations, released a statement regarding a data breach which compromised its systems on 29 February2024. 

Transforming public procurement: A comprehensive analysis of the Draft Public Procurement Bill

The National Council of Provinces’ select committee on finance has made amendments to the Public Procurement Bill (Bill) and aims to have it approved by the National Assembly during the course of thisweek.