Location: Kenya

COMMENTARY: WHAT DOES 2026 HAVE IN STORE?
Overall, 2026 is going to be an interesting year! This is a commentary and comments... Read More
Kenya Update. January 2026
The country seems to be in perpetual election campaign mode at the moment although... Read More
COMMENTARY: CORRUPTION AND WHAT IT DOES
This is a commentary and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke .  The... Read More
Kenya Update. December 2025
The recent by-elections in Kenya were poorly managed and there were many reports of... Read More
COMMENTARY: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DRC
The commentary in this issue of our newsletter was provided by our member, Declan... Read More
Kenya Update. October 2025
With the passing of the Opposition Leader, Raila Odinga, the country could face political... Read More
COMMENTARY: POPULATION TRENDS
This is a commentary and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke .  The... Read More
Kenya Update. September 2025
Kenya’s political environment remains somewhat unsettled with the continued chants for a change in... Read More
COMMENTARY: FREEDOM IN PERIL
It is apparent that the world is experiencing less Freedom of Expression when comparing... Read More
Kenya Update. July 2025
Protests against the President and the Government have restarted and have been marred with... Read More
COMMENTARY: LEADING THE CONVERSATION ON AI AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
This is a commentary, and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke Read More
Kenya Update. June 2025
The country appears to be in permanent campaign mode even though the next elections... Read More
COMMENTARY: TARIFF WARS AND OTHER STORIES
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Kenya Update. April 2025
The country continues to be in political confusion with the Broad-Based Government agreement between... Read More
COMMENTARY: A REVIEW OF MAURITIUS
This review of Mauritius was kindly provided by AXYS Financial Services Group who recently... Read More
Kenya Update. March 2025
Political alignments appear to be on the cards following the failed election bid by... Read More
COMMENTARY: WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025
The world in 2025 may not be much different from 2024 except if many... Read More
Kenya Update. January 2025
Political uncertainty continues with the President and the Government’s approval declining.  The economy is... Read More
COMMENTARY: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN INSURANCE
This commentary has been kindly provided by Dr Dipankar Acharya, MBA; FIII; PhD, who... Read More
Kenya Update. December 2024
President William Ruto and his Government are facing severe backlash from various quarters of... Read More
COMMENTARY: INCREASED CAUTION AROUND TERROR-RELATED RISKS IS APPROPRIATE THIS TIME OF YEAR
Declan Galvin is the Managing Director of Exigent Risk Advisory, a Nairobi-based strategic risk... Read More
Kenya Update. October 2024
The Gen Z uprising appears to have tapered off which has seen an uptick... Read More
COMMENTARY: EASTERN AFRICA POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS
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Kenya Update. September 2024
The Gen Z uprising appears to have tapered off which has seen an uptick... Read More
COMMENTARY: VUCA TO BANI – The transition from a VUCA World to a BANI World
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Kenya Update. July 2024
The short-term outlook for Kenya is bleak with continued protests, political uncertainty, and an... Read More
COMMENTARY: EAA TURNS 60 – CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN EAST AFRICA – 1964-2024
The Association would like to thank the membership for their continued support, the diplomatic... Read More
Kenya Update. June 2024
Politically things seem confused with rifts in both the Ruling Party and the Opposition. ... Read More
Commentary: 2024- EL NIÑO AND LA NIÑA IN EASTERN AFRICA
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Kenya Update. April 2024
Politically the landscape has not changed.  On the economic front, while macroeconomic growth indicates... Read More
Commentary: 2024- MAKE OR BREAK
The United Nations Foundation points to 5 global issues that will shape 2024: crises... Read More
Kenya Update. March 2024
The possible exit of Opposition Leader, Raila Odinga, from active Kenyan politics could leave... Read More
Commentary: EASTERN AFRICA OUTLOOK 2024
Eastern Africa is set to experience a landscape of modest economic recovery characterised by... Read More
Kenya Update. January 2024
The current regime appears to be at loggerheads with its neighbours, the Judiciary and... Read More
Kenya Update. December 2023
Politically the country seems to have lost direction as policy makers are creating untold... Read More
Kenya Update. October 2023
Politically the country is waiting for the outcome of the National Dialogue.  Economically, Kenya... Read More
Kenya Update. September 2023
t is a relief, to see that at least the agenda for the bipartisan... Read More
Kenya Update. July 2023
Kenya is facing political turmoil with the Opposition ramping up demonstrations that are now... Read More
Kenya Update. June 2023
Politically the country continues to be unsettled with the Opposition constantly threatening demonstrations and... Read More
Kenya Update. Apr 2023
Political instability brought about by the demonstrations organised by the Opposition has left considerable... Read More
Kenya Update. Mar 2023
Politically things look confused as the new Government sets its policies. The Opposition... Read More
Kenya Update. Jan 2023
The Opposition appear to be on the war path threatening to hold rallies around... Read More
Kenya Update. Dec 2022
The new Government is starting to keep some of its campaign promises but not... Read More
Kenya Update. Oct 2022
The new Government has taken over and seems to be making all the right... Read More
Commentary: Developments in use of Cryptocurrencies
The use and acceptance of cryptocurrencies In Africa is becoming more and more prevalent,... Read More
Kenya’s Presidential Election – Seminar
On August 9, 2022, Kenyans will cast their ballots for a new president, members... Read More
Kenya update January 2022
As the general election nears, there is concern of disruptions and the impact that... Read More
Kenya Update March 2022
Economically the country is recovering well but the upward trend could reverse if there... Read More
Kenya Update Sept 2021
An election in 2022 is creating some uncertainty, particularly as regards succession. Read More
Kenya Update October 2021
Covid-19 cases are declining and the vaccination programme is well underway. Politically there... Read More
Kenya Update November 2021
Political uncertainty could make the next twelve months difficult although the economy is showing... Read More
Kenya Update June 2021
Political stability is becoming a concern and the economy is struggling with the impact... Read More
Uganda Update June 2021
On the political front there are growing concerns that the opposition is being supressed... Read More
Kenya update July 2021
Covid-19 cases are on the rise and the country appears to be heading into... Read More
Uganda Update July 2021
Covid-19 infections are showing a significant rise in June which resulted in the country’s... Read More
Kenya update January 2021
Political uncertainty but likely economic recovery as Kenya goes in to 2021 Read More
Kenya update March 2021
The country may be headed to a third wave of the pandemic. Politically... Read More
Kenya update April 2021
Political uncertainty predicted for the next 18 months until the elections, while the economy... Read More