The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is implementing a shift from a branch based licensing fee model to a Gross Annual Revenue (GAR)-based model. Under this new structure, banks will now pay a percentage of their revenue as licensing fees instead of a fixed amount per branch.
From our last week’s episode, we learned that Kenya has been ranked 121 out of 180 in the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International, with a score of 32/100. For investors, this raises critical questions!
Is Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda truly delivering, or is it just another slogan?
he 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate talks, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a significant pledge from rich nations. However, the outcome has sparked fierce controversy.
Here’s a look at the key legal protections and best practices for managing risk in carbon projects, so businesses can make the most of carbon financing while safeguarding their investments.
This article delves into the types of carbon financing opportunities available to Kenyan businesses, guiding them through the mechanisms, benefits, and strategies to effectively leverage this emerging market.
The voice in the climate change landscape has been elevated in the last 5-10 years, with dynamic initiatives such as carbon credits being widely adopted to address the increasing concern of climate change worldwide.
The recent Israeli airstrike on a hospital complex in Gaza, where thousands of civilians had sought refuge, casts a harsh light on the role of international and humanitarian law in times of conflict.
Kenya's commitment to addressing climate change has led to the development of an enabling environment for carbon markets. This article will provide an in-depth guide to setting up a carbon project in Kenya, based on the provisions of the law, and how Hansen Advocates can assist you in this process.
The impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua, if it were to happen, would not only be a political matter but also a legal battleground.
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that "in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes."
“Our take” this week explores the controversies surrounding the deal, including concerns raised by various stakeholders, the legal framework governing such deals, and the process of awarding tenders under Kenya's PPP Act.
This article explores the intersection of work and mental health, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to prevent suicide and promote mental well-being in the workplace.
Did you know? South Africa is the hometown of not just the richest person globally, Elon Musk, but also Africa's wealthiest individual, Johann Rupert. Quite the power duo, right?
Is the notion that Africans are more different than similar a Western construct, or is there an inherent unity that transcends these differences?
