Odhiambo Jerameel Kevins
Mr. Odhiambo is a lawyer and legal researcher. He is interested in constitutional law, environmental law, democracy and good governance. His contact: kevinsjerameel@gmail.com
Traditional carbon credits have dominated Kenya's climate finance landscape, but they capture only a fraction of the true value of the country's diverse ecosystems.
Carbon sequestration projects often focus narrowly on tree planting or forest preservation, neglecting the complex interrelationships between species that maintain ecosystem health.
By pioneering innovative approaches to biodiversity-based climate finance, Kenya could position itself as a global...
The shilling's 24% depreciation in 2023 has exacerbated stagflationary pressures by simultaneously increasing import costs and dollar-denominated debt obligations for both businesses and households.
For households, expanded social safety nets and targeted wage subsidies could free up income for debt servicing, reducing default risks without requiring extensive debt forgiveness programs.
Evidence suggests that countries that successfully navigate stagflationary episodes typically combine...
The dialectic between state security and individual privacy emerges as a critical hermeneutic challenge, demanding sophisticated legal and philosophical interrogation.
The Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) and the Security Laws (Amendment) Act provide legislative scaffolding for potential state interventions. However, these normative instruments are perpetually subjected to constitutional scrutiny, with the High Court and Court of Appeal consistently demanding...
Kenya's intellectual property framework, governed by the Industrial Property Act of 2001 and updated by the 2023 Digital Economy Amendment, presents unique challenges for 5G robotics innovators and telecom providers.
Cross-licensing agreements between robotics developers and telecom companies have increased by 67% since 2022, highlighting the interdependence of these sectors. International standards organizations like IEEE and 3GPP have established working...
The emergence of extra-judicial practices, despite constitutional protections, reveals a disturbing pattern of state overreach that threatens the very foundation of democratic governance.
The December 2024 disappearance of seven individuals, with six still unaccounted for, exemplifies this nightmarish reality where citizens can vanish without a trace or legal recourse.
The deterioration of Kenya's democratic fabric affects not just domestic...
The asset-backed nature of sukuk provides enhanced transparency, as investors can trace their investments to specific tangible assets with intrinsic economic value, mitigating abstract financial speculation.
Numerous case studies from emerging and developed economies illustrate the efficacy of sukuk in funding complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that traditional financing mechanisms struggled to support comprehensively.
Telecommunications companies in several Islamic and non-Islamic countries...
Without reliable data on ESG practices, it becomes challenging to measure progress toward sustainability goals or assess the impact of investments on social and environmental outcomes.
Companies that prioritise ESG compliance may find themselves at a competitive disadvantage compared to those that do not adhere to any reporting standards.
By establishing common guidelines for ESG disclosures, regulators can create a more...
The manipulation of religious sentiment can impact international development partnerships and aid relationships.
The exploitation of this deeply embedded religious consciousness represents a sophisticated form of political engineering that warrants critical analysis.
The psychological impact of religious manipulation extends beyond individual voters to influence community dynamics and social relationships.
The interweaving of religious symbolism and political machinations has created a complex paradigm...
By ensuring that consumers are fully aware of how their data will be used, businesses can foster trust and build long-term relationships with their clients.
The convergence of consumer protection and data privacy laws also provides mechanisms for redress in cases of violations.
The rapid expansion of digital footprints necessitates a recalibration of approaches to data protection.
Where personal data is increasingly...
While SHA Chairman Abdi Mohammed argues that the scheme embodies equity by having higher earners subsidise lower earners, this argument falls flat when confronted with the reality of the low benefit caps.
With allocations of Sh11,200 for normal deliveries and Sh32,600 for Caesarean sections, SHA appears to be operating in a parallel universe, detached from the realities of healthcare...
