East Africa’s Economic Future: Implications of Mobile Lending Hidden Strain
Photo credit: WeeTracker Across East Africa, a new form of financial distress is quietly taking root. Mobile lending, once celebrated […]
Assessing Kenyas Inclusive Growth Outlook under the Finance Act 2025
Kenya’s Growth Outlook: Impact of Finance Act 2025 On June 26, 2025, President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill into
China’s Zero Tariff Policy: Implications for Africa’s Economic Future
Introduction On June 11, 2025 at the China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, China announced a sweeping trade commitment
Geopolitical Crossroads: The Future of Great Power Competition in Eastern Africa
Africa’s geopolitical relevance is once again at the forefront of international attention. As global power configurations shift, the continent
Kenya’s low inflation rate: Future Economic Growth Implications
In most economies, inflation tends to rise with growing consumer demand. This typically reflects a healthy environment where households have
Tanzania’s 2025 Elections: A Quiet Collapse of Political Competition?
In April 2025, Tanzania’s judiciary delivered a ruling that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. The main opposition party,
Foreign Aid Cuts and the Debt Trap: Will Kenya Turn to Debt to Plug the Gap?
America First policies have begun to ripple across East Africa, and Kenya finds itself at the epicenter of this shifting
Successful Implementation of the Directive Abolishing Extra Vetting for ID Registration in Border Counties of Kenya
For the last 60 years, Kenya’s ID registration vetting procedures in border regions have disproportionately affected certain ethnic communities. The
Navigating the Trade Turbulence: The Impact of US-China Tariff Wars on Regional Economies in East Africa
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump re-imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, citing national security concerns under
Rising Online Fraud in East Africa: An Analysis of Policy Options
East Africa is witnessing a rapid digital transformation that promises substantial economic growth and regional integration. The region has become
Urban Governance: Strengthening Building Code Enforcement in Kenya and Tanzania
Introduction Kenya and Tanzania are undergoing rapid urbanization, driven by population growth, economic development, and increasing rural-to-urban migration. According to