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12 Apr 2024
Ties that ‘bond’: The push for a diaspora bond gains momentum amidst strong remittance inflows.
The country’s diverse and vast diaspora community spans globally, making the push for a diaspora bond and calls for Kenyans living abroad to invest back home more significant. In the past few ...
12 Apr 2024
Addressing Africa’s digital trade challenges: Advancing policy reforms for equitable and inclusive growth.
In the ever-evolving global commerce landscape, digital trade has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping economies and transcending traditional boundaries. From the sale of software to the strea...
12 Apr 2024
Soaring commitment fees on unused loans amid weak shilling sparks debt management and policy concerns.
Kenya finds itself in a concerning scenario with its external borrowing, as a weak shilling has resulted in the country paying a staggering Sh833.85 million in commitment fees on unused loans in the f...
12 Apr 2024
Urgent need for stronger SACCO regulations amidst digital transformation and surge in savings.
Data from the State Department of Cooperatives showed that savings in Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) grew by 15.6% to 1.047 trillion from 906 billion as of December 2023. This i...
12 Apr 2024
Budget struggles loom: IEA highlights impact of delayed Division of Revenue Bill on county budgets.
An analysis of the Division of Revenue Bill (DoRB), 2024, by Faith Nzomo of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) recently identified several issues that require attention before the bill is passed....
12 Apr 2024
Local industrial investments usher in a new era of economic growth in Kenya.
In the global economic landscape, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) often takes the spotlight, yet the untapped potential of local industrialists remains a formidable force propelling economic growth. A...
5 Apr 2024
Austerity measures clash with spending trends: Why the government must walk the talk.
The government has been issuing edicts ordering spending cuts across the executive, ministries, departments, and agencies as part of austerity measures that have been rolled out. Despite all these edi...
5 Apr 2024
China proposes significant policy changes impacting global trade and competition guidelines: Implications for Kenya.
China recently proposed policy changes that greatly affect its foreign trade relationships and competition guidelines in the international market. China’s decision to implement these sudden chan...
5 Apr 2024
Kenya’s Economic Freedom Ranking: A Look at the 30th Anniversary Index Results
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Index of Economic Freedom. Kenya holds the 20th position in Africa and ranks 120th globally, categorised as ‘mostly unfree’. The score falls abo...
14 Mar 2024
Kenya joins the Egmont Group: Implications on businesses and the war against money laundering and terrorism financing
Kenya has recently been under increased spotlight, particularly on the money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) front. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently put Kenya on the heighten...
24 Feb 2024
ESG Integration: A game-changer in investment strategies for resilient, sustainable returns
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as critical factors reshaping the investment landscape. Investors are increasingly recognising that sustainable...
24 Feb 2024
2024 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy analysis
The Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) is an annual policy document written by the National Treasury to guide government borrowing and debt management. The 2024 document prepared in January 2...
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