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 […]
Trade & Development
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
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
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. This persistent crisis
Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers to Maximize AGOA benefits: A Case of Kenya and Tanzania
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its 25th anniversary, there is an urgent need for East African
Kenya-EU EPAs, Agriculture and the Logic of Free Trade Agreements
On 1st July 2024, the European Union-Kenya Free Trade Agreement (known as the Economic Partnership Agreement) entered into force. EPA negotiations
The Future of AGOA: Opportunities and Challenges Post-2025
For decades, Africa’s economic potential has been constrained by limited global exposure and trade opportunities. As the forces of globalization
Reviving Competitiveness Of The Mombasa Port
This brief explores the key underlying issues affecting the port of Mombasa competitiveness and proposes actionable strategies to restore the
Kenya’s Journey on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List and its Impact on Capital Inflows
With a Gross Domestic Product(GDP) of US$113.42bn and growing at an average annual rate of 4.8%, Kenya stands as the
Beyond 13th WTO Ministerial Conference: Rethinking Trade for Development Prospects for Africa
The last few months of 2023 came with good news on Africa’s prospects for vitalized international trade with major G7
Assessing effectiveness of Common Reporting Standards (CRS) in combating off shore tax evasion in Kenya
In recent decades, the increase in globalization and rapid technological advancement has facilitated greater mobility of capital. This trend has