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Host country deals don't cede sovereignty, they express the same

Nairobi, June 9 -- In recent months, public debate in Kenya has turned toward Host Country Agreements (HCAs) that the government has with international organisations and multilateral institutions. The... Read More


Ethical dilemmas HR leaders can't ignore in the age of AI

The promise is clear, June 9 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of the HR toolkit, from screening CVs and scheduling interviews to predicting attrition and analysing employee per... Read More


Reform: Do county governments have enough incentive for fiscal discipline?

Nairobi, June 9 -- Kenya's devolution framework has significantly expanded access to fiscal resources and decision-making at the local level. County governments now receive substantial allocations, wi... Read More


How policy support can help Kenya cut reliance on electronic imports

Nairobi, June 9 -- Kenya's household electronics sector stands at a pivotal moment after registering years of sluggish growth. For decades, it has been a nation of consumers importing finished goods, ... Read More


Court backs elite school for firing official over sexual harassment

Nairobi, June 9 -- High-end St Andrew's School-Turi has won a court battle over its decision to dismiss a long-serving supervisor accused of sexually harassing and abusing junior female employees. Th... Read More


Mbadi shields auditors in push to guard county funds

Nairobi, June 9 -- The National Treasury has moved to protect internal auditors from harassment and intimidation by county government officials as part of a push to safeguard the billions of shillings... Read More


The courage to disagree: Hidden cost of workers who never challenge managers

Nairobi, June 9 -- A CEO passionately pushes for the launch of a new product. The management team nods in agreement. No one questions the assumptions, challenges the risks, or asks difficult questions... Read More


Court stops CMA summons against Kakuzi directors pending ruling

Nairobi, June 9 -- The Court of Appeal has suspended summons issued against eight directors of Kakuzi Ltd in an investigation by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) into alleged conflict of interest a... Read More


How grid leasing could help offset KPLC monopoly loss

Nairobi, June 9 -- Utility company Kenya Power is expected to cancel out losses from the end of its monopoly in electricity sales with the lease of its infrastructure as analysts see a structural shif... Read More


Dreaded traits to look out for in would-be supervisor

Nairobi, June 9 -- CV after CV after CV. You apply and apply. Following an exhaustive labourious job search, you finally land an interview at one of your target firms. Then, once the initial enthusia... Read More