Commentary
Pathways To Promoting East Africa As A Cruise Tourism Destination
The rising popularity of cruise tourism is projecting influence over the preferred tourist destinations by travel operators, and as such the East African coast has become a crucial partner for cruise liners to diversify its travel itineraries
Commentary
Climate Change as a catalyst for Violent Extremism in East Africa
Climate change is not only a global environmental crisis but also a profound threat to peace and stability.
Commentary
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 tide.
Commentary
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.
Commentary
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 the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), reinstating his aggressive trade policies
Commentary
Forest Conservation for Climate Resilience in East Africa
Forest conservation is a critical issue in the context of climate resilience in East Africa, where the region faces some of the most pressing environmental challenges.
Commentary
Evaluating the Challenges in Implementing the EAC Common Market Protocol for Effective Regional Integration
The East African Community (EAC) has long aspired to establish a robust Common Market as a critical pillar in its quest for political integration among member states.
Commentary
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Revitalizing Pan-Africanism for Sustainable Peace and Development within COMESA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), officially launched in January 2021, marks a pivotal moment in Africa's journey toward economic integration, particularly within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) countries
Commentary
The Future Of Kenya’s Environmental Diplomacy
The 2014 Kenya’s Foreign Policy document laid a strong foundation and clearer framework for her international diplomatic engagements
Economic Growth and Sustainability
Kenya’s Path to Sustainable Transport: Bridging Gaps in Electric Mobility
Kenya, like many countries in the global south, is actively pursuing decarbonization to address climate change. The transport sector is a significant contributor to...
Commentary
Addressing Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa
For nearly two decades, the Horn of Africa—encompassing Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti—has faced severe food insecurity.