Choose leaders with manifesto that can deliver economic prosperity
The manifestos unveiled contain practical steps that will guide the country to harness its natural factors of production to generate wealth and prosperity?
By Ken Gichinga 2 years ago
Choose leaders with manifesto that can deliver economic prosperity
MPs rejection of Finance Bill good, but let's explore ways of reducing debt
A fruitful debate on reducing the public debt will lead to an honest conversation on the development of a national tax policy.
By Ken Gichinga 2 years ago
MPs rejection of Finance Bill good, but let's explore ways of reducing debt
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Digital currency lessons CBK can learn from M-Pesa
The release of the discussion paper on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) came as a welcome surprise to many economists.
By Ken Gichinga 2 years ago
Digital currency lessons CBK can learn from M-Pesa
It’s time to revisit the principles of taxation
Strike the right balance between production and consumption taxes.
By Ken Gichinga 3 years ago
It’s time to revisit the principles of taxation
Kenya should look for a better way of formulating debt ceiling policy
The Treasury is once again preparing to table changes to the Public Finance Management Law for another round of approvals by legislators.
By Ken Gichinga 3 years ago
Kenya should look for a better way of formulating debt ceiling policy
Kenya needs a new tax policy that will drive the economy forward
Now more than ever, there is a great need to have a new tax policy that outlines the principles that will guide the Kenyan economy into prosperity.
By Ken Gichinga 3 years ago
Kenya needs a new tax policy that will drive the economy forward
Businesses must adapt to realities
While this third covid wave might come and go, there is no guarantee that there won’t be further disruptions to the economy.
By Ken Gichinga 3 years ago
Businesses must adapt to realities
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Why GDP statistics aren't reliable enough
The ultimate test for the modern business leader will be in his or her ability to use historical business data to draw real economic insights
By Ken Gichinga 3 years ago
Why GDP statistics aren't reliable enough
Let CBK, IMF agree on exchange rate
The first prize has already been claimed by the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic across every business sector
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
Let CBK, IMF agree on exchange rate
We must seize the unfolding economic moment
Over the last five years, businesses have witnessed the operating environment getting tougher due to weak cash circulation
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
We must seize the unfolding economic moment
Strengthening monetary policy will save Kenya’s economy
Making politically unpopular decisions for the long-run benefit of the country is the reason the Fed exists as a politically independent central bank.
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
Strengthening monetary policy will save Kenya’s economy
Real estate sector should prepare for a new normal
As the government continues to lower taxes in a bid to cushion the economy from the devastating effects of Covid-19.
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
Real estate sector should prepare for a new normal
Why Ethiopia closed the door on foreign mobile money firms
Ethiopia, the second-largest market in Africa, has shut the door to foreign mobile money companies such as Safaricom
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
Why Ethiopia closed the door on foreign mobile money firms
Mobile money presents a new avenue for monetary policy
As the economic threat posed by Covid-19 virus continues to escalate, many central banks around the world have been rushing to cut interest rates
By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago
Mobile money presents a new avenue for monetary policy
Low money supply is straining the economy
The balance of evidence paints the picture of a Kenyan economy that is straining under low levels of money supply.
By Ken Gichinga 5 years ago
Low money supply is straining the economy
How to make new currency work for Kenya’s economy
In the next few months, economists shall pay close attention to how the Central Bank of Kenya will navigate the sensitive process of demonetisation
By Ken Gichinga 5 years ago
How to make new currency work for Kenya’s economy
Embrace innovation to spur the development of manufacturing sector
The ‘Big Four Agenda’ has effectively become a household name in Kenya. Every player in the economy is now being encouraged to align his or her...
By Ken Gichinga 6 years ago
Embrace innovation to spur the development of manufacturing sector
Gachagua to Ruto: I am out of the way, now deliver to Kenyans
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