Imagine a world where a public official’s primary duty is to serve the people, not their own bank account. Now, imagine the opposite: a reality where securing basic services, from healthcare to education, requires a bribe, and where public funds vanish into the pockets of the elite. This is the stark divide illuminated by Transparency […]
What if the man who transformed Singapore from a corruption-ridden colonial port into one of the world’s cleanest governments were suddenly handed the keys to State House in Nairobi? It is an imaginary question, because Lee Kuan Yew died in 2015. It is also a deliberately provocative one. But it offers Kenya an unusually useful […]
Zimbabwe is a fascinating—and painful—economic case because its collapse was not caused by one thing. It was a chain reaction: declining agricultural production, policy mistakes, loss of investor confidence, fiscal deficits, money creation, hyperinflation, currency collapse, debt default and years of institutional damage. But there is an important twist: Zimbabwe’s economy in 2026 is in […]
For centuries, Beijing stood as the ultimate symbol of opportunity and ambition in China. From the scholars of medieval times who traveled to the city for imperial examinations to the modern graduates, tech workers, and real estate professionals flocking to its skyscrapers, the capital has always been viewed as a golden ticket to economic success. […]
In recent years, a surprising diplomatic trend has emerged: several Gulf nations—particularly United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia—have been strengthening ties with Ukraine. At first glance, this may seem unusual. The Gulf states have traditionally maintained close economic and political relationships with Russia, especially in energy markets. So why are they now signing agreements and […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that small-scale traders will now pay Turnover Tax (TOT) on a daily basis instead of monthly, a move designed to ease tax compliance and improve cash flow for small businesses. George Obell, KRA Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers, said the measure will simplify tax processes for traders […]
Kenya’s financial markets delivered a mixed performance in the week ended February 19, with a sharp surge in bond trading standing in contrast to softer activity at the equities market, according to the latest weekly bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Turnover in the domestic secondary bond market rose by 57.21 per […]
Kenya is a country of extraordinary potential, yet millions of its citizens struggle with low incomes, high living costs, and limited opportunities. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta once estimated that the country loses roughly Ksh 2 billion every single day to inefficiencies, mismanagement, and corruption—amounting to nearly Ksh 700 billion per year. Imagine what could happen […]
