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Kenya has positioned itself as trade and investment hub

The government has implemented supportive policies and regulations to encourage digital trade, positioning the country as a low-risk investment and secure investment destination.

By June Chepkemei 11h ago

Kenya has positioned itself as trade and investment hub

David Ndii: In the law of one price, market cannot solve housing problem

By David Ndii May. 29, 2023

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Why the Finance Bill will hurt fledgling middle class the most

Kenya’s middle class is the centre that holds the country together. If it falls apart, the country too inevitably falls apart.

By Isaac Kalua Green May. 29, 2023

Government yet to make serious efforts to lower the cost of living

It appears the president has been taken hostage by the capitalistic forces that erected the enduring extractive system that we thought we would overthrow at independence.

By Kidi Mwaga May. 29, 2023

Government yet to make serious efforts to lower the cost of living

Bring back Kenya Sugar Board to rescue cane farmers

Sugar production and consumption in Kenya has always elicited heated debate and allowed a few powerful individuals to make a killing at the expense of our farmers and consumers.

By Emmanuel Wangwe May. 28, 2023

Bring back Kenya Sugar Board to rescue cane farmers

Financial education key to increasing pension coverage and adequacy

It equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions, manage resources effectively, and plan for their future

By Albanus Muthoka May. 28, 2023

Financial education key to increasing pension coverage and adequacy

Let taxpayers have final word on the proposed housing levy

Requiring employees and employers to pay house levy in addition to PAYE, NHIF, NSSF including VAT intimately affects all taxpayers and cannot be taken lightly.

By Koki Muli Grignon May. 28, 2023

Let taxpayers have final word on the proposed housing levy

There's a silver-lining in this year's finance Bill

Encouragingly, the ongoing healthy national debate, has brought to the fore theories and policies consistent with sound economic reasoning and reality.

By Kigen Tireito May. 28, 2023

There's a silver-lining in this year's finance Bill

Expansion of SGR line has numerous strategic advantages for Kenya

The decision to extend the SGR line to represents a transformative step in Kenya’s infrastructure development journey. The project’s real motivations extend beyond mere connectivity.

By Kiendi Ndambuki May. 28, 2023

Expansion of SGR line has numerous strategic advantages for Kenya

How African firms can shape the global financial sector

The financial remittances sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. In Africa, this sector accounts for hundreds of thousands of direct jobs and millions more indirectly.

By Eghosa Nehikhare May. 25, 2023

How African firms can shape the global financial sector

Connecting Kenya and Uganda through SGR will boost regional trade

Connecting Kenya and Uganda through the SGR line would provide a seamless and efficient mode of transportation for goods, promoting increased trade and regional integration.

By Victor Gichuru May. 24, 2023

Connecting Kenya and Uganda through SGR will boost regional trade

Improve business environment to lift majority from poverty

The increasing inflation rate in Kenya is worrying. It indicates the prevailing dire economic environment might take longer to resolve.

By Hezekiah Kariuki May. 21, 2023

Improve business environment to lift majority from poverty

How agri-preneurs hold key to raising our export capacity

Kenya has established its industry certification and standards within the agricultural sector to meets the necessary requirements and keep up with the world.

By Daniel Munyambu May. 21, 2023