President Biden Elevates Kenya to 'Major Non-NATO Ally' Status Amid Strategic Shifts
In a historic decision, President Joe Biden designated Kenya as a 'major non-NATO ally', making it the first sub-Saharan African nation to receive this status. This strategic move underscores efforts to counteract Russian and Chinese influence while highlighting bilateral cooperation on security issues, including the fight against ISIS and al-Shabab.
The Kenyan Labour Dilemma: Declining Wages, Rising Taxes, and Job Insecurity
Kenya's labor market struggles with a significant dip in real wages and higher taxes, profoundly impacting both formal and informal sectors. A recent report underscores these challenges, highlighting a decrease in workers' salaries alongside increasing tax pressures.