Author: NLM Correspondent

BRICS has become quite important in global economic dynamics because of the combination of economic power they have. By Sofwan Arrasyid The global economy always moves in ever-evolving dynamics, every economic actor, whether countries, groups of countries, multinational private companies or international organizations, has a significant role. One group that is increasingly prominent in the world economic landscape is the BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This group, consisting of countries with rapidly developing economies, has been the subject of great attention in the context of dedollarization, a shift away from the dominant use of the United States…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been a man on a warpath, picking up fights with virtually anyone who dares to cross his path or comes his way. Whether it is a politician within the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance, a leader in the opposition, or even an ordinary citizen, Gachagua has not been one to shy away from speaking his mind and making his opinions known. Currently the country’s second most powerful and prominent politician, owing to his position as the deputy president, the DP has been a busy man. It all started soon after he assumed office when, to the…

Q3 2023, South Africa accounts for 28% of attacks on IoT devices that were detected by Kaspersky on the continent As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press conference in Johannesburg, Kaspersky shared some insights and statistics related to the regional threat landscape in the third quarter of 2023 and made forecasts on how the situation is going to develop in 2024. Web threats Web threats are Internet-based threats that expose people and computer systems to harm online. There was a 24% increase in…

Failure by governemnt institutions and other state actors has seen the rate of crime increase to new heights as East Africa continues to record the highest levels of criminality in Africa. By NLM WRITER Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia are some of the leading nations in cases of organised crimes and criminal activities in Africa as criminal elements continue to carry out increasing cases of drug and human trafficking, extortion and racketeering protection, among other vices. A report by the Institute for Security Studies, Interpol and the Global Initiative Against Transformative Organised Crime shows that criminal activities involving…

By Kenyatta Otieno South Africa’s political party EFF (Economic Freedom Front) leader Julius Malema has gone hammer and tongs on President William Ruto on Kenya’s Foreign Policy. According to him, William Ruto has no business talking about Pan-Africanism while supporting Israel in its war against Palestinians. He bolstered his tirade with the experience of black South Africans under the apartheid regime, which is similar to Palestinians’ current reality under Israeli occupation. What Malema does not seen to understand is that supporting self-determination efforts anywhere in the world does not feature  in Kenya’s DNA. South Africa fought the longest war of…

With Olalena Akintande and Joseph Keller If the international community is to effectively coordinate effective governance of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s critical to expand representation in discussions of regulation, standards, and policy. Currently, African nations lack sufficient representation in most high-level collaboration around AI. While inclusion is improving, it must be prioritized. Failure to do so risks perpetuating historic and systemic inequalities and harms, limiting the integration of the needs and lived experiences of certain groups into emerging AI innovations, and undercutting democratic values such as equity and fairness. Last Spring, Kigali, Rwanda played host to one of the major…

By Quentyn Taylor It’s no longer enough to just print and sell a product. In the modern print landscape, businesses in Africa need to think about creative solutions to meet customers’ needs, while maintaining cyber hygiene with a 360 -degree approach. With Africa’s print industry projected to reach a staggering value of US$235.3 million by the end of 2031, the digital disruption has continued to introduce new security challenges. Security is becoming a priority for many businesses, but the speed at which the cybersecurity landscape is evolving and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks means a detailed understanding of where some…

Integrated Financial Services means helping users search, compare, and initiate applications for financial products with partnered institutions. By Mumbi Mutoko In an exclusive interview with Lorcan Cathain, the CEO of Money254, The Nairobi Law Monthly explores the company’s mission, strategies, and vision for reshaping financial transparency in Kenya. Money254, an Integrated Financial Services marketplace, is at the forefront of providing users with the tools and information needed to make confident and informed financial decisions. Money254 stands as a revolutionary force, bringing transparency, education, and trust to the forefront of financial decision-making in Kenya as the platform continues to evolve. Below,…

The Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State at their 23rd Ordinary Meeting held in Arusha, Tanzania on Friday, 24th November 2023, resolved to admit Somalia as a full member of the Community after 13 years in a move the President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud described as a journey of resilience and perseverance against many odds but with a singular commitment to peace and cooperation in East Africa and the African continent at large while also terming the decision as a historic milestone that would be mutually beneficial to both parties. Somalia’s entry into the EAC brings the…

Kenya’s justice system has, by default, failed to tackle the root cause of fake property ownership documents, dealing, in the process, a blow to the principle of indefeasibility of title, the upshot of which being a thriving land racketeering, overnight millionaire public officials and devastated victims of con games in land transactions. Law enforcement has always focused on the proprietor, oftentimes innocent, in illegal land transactions. Government officials, particularly in land registries who intentionally facilitate impropriety in the transactions, escape scot-free or, at the very most, with a slap on the wrist. For instance, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)…