Managing the risks of employee termination
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Managing the risks of employee termination

“You’re fired!” The current US President Donald Trump made this line famous when he starred in the Apprentice. A runaway hit reality TV series where he is depicted as CEO firing hapless contestants working for his organisation. While this scene makes for a good TV show, in Kenya, the reality is far less glamorous. In...

Taxation: Towards a better dialogue on economic and social rights?
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Taxation: Towards a better dialogue on economic and social rights?

Unfortunately whenever civil society and government strike discussions on human rights a certain unease sets in. The mood quickly dampens. On one hand, government mounts a defensive posture and on the other, civil society embarks on an offensive strategy. This gets worse when you throw in the word taxation. Like a spark to an inflammable...