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25 Jul 2023
Calls for implementation and enhancement of AfCFTA to enhance growth and development at AU meeting
Last week, the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) was held at the United Nations African headquarters in Gigiri, Nairobi. The Summit witnessed a remarkable gathering of 51 foreign ministe...
17 Jul 2023
G2G oil deal: Govt pursues renegotiation of the agreement With UAE and Saudi Arabia
In March, the government announced that it would start importing diesel, super petrol and jet fuel on credit in a deal meant to ease demand for the dollar and prop up the shilling. This is an import a...
10 Jul 2023
Edible oils manufacturers seek government support for sustainable growth
The edible oil manufacturing sub-sector of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, last week (3 July) released a statement urging government support for its continued growth. Through a new initiative ...
10 Jul 2023
Comprehensive analysis of the delayed National Automotive Policy
The motor vehicle industry in Kenya peaked in the 1980s with the local production of the Nyayo Car being a highlight. However, the liberalisation of the economy negatively impacted the growth of this ...
10 Jul 2023
What the conservatory orders on the Finance Act mean to Kenya’s medium-term strategy, 2023
The High Court on Friday, June 30, issued orders suspending the further implementation of the new Finance Act, 2023. The case was filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtata who argued that the Act is illegal...
10 Jul 2023
James Mworia’s interview: Centum Investments and designation of Two Rivers as SEZ
The Centum Investment company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange. It is a diversified portfolio with assets of about Ksh 50 billion and debt of about Ksh 2...
26 Jun 2023
Exploring the emerging jurisprudence on the mandate of the CBK
A few moons ago, the Central Bank of Kenya released its inaugural handbook on emerging jurisprudence touching on its mandate. The digest delves into various cases that have been before our local court...
26 Jun 2023
An analysis of the trade deal between Kenya and the EU
On Monday, 19th June 2023, President William Ruto oversaw the political conclusion of the negotiations for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Kenya and the European Union (EU). The negot...
5 Jun 2023
Unleashing potential: Africa Business Council’s drive to boost private sector participation in government procurement
The African Business Council has taken a bold step in pursuit of economic growth and empowering local businesses. The council is championing a game-changing initiative that calls for 40% of all govern...
5 Jun 2023
Assessing budget transparency: Does your county disclose essential fiscal information?
Twelve years after the onset of devolution in Kenya, significant progress has been made towards citizens’ access to county governments’ public budget information. To achieve the goals of...
29 May 2023
Let’s propel Kenya to the top of the global superfood exporters’ table
The global trade agenda is changing quickly from where product and price dominated the conversation to a more holistic approach where a company’s values and purpose in today’s world are intertwine...
29 May 2023
Kenya’s Economic Position: Supply-side responses to our economic interventions will underpin the path to sustainable economic recovery
Moody’s has downgraded Kenya’s long-term foreign-currency and local currency issuer ratings and senior unsecured debt ratings from B2 to B3 on rising liquidity risks. The Government wishes ...
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