CS Miano's new push for ease of doing business in Kenya laudable

Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during an interview with the Standard. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Every so often, policy measures are instituted that have a direct impact on the economic well-being of the country. Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano's recent launch of the Karibu Business Support Centres is one such measure. It reveals prescient thinking on the part of the CS and her team working behind the scenes to enable ease of doing business in Kenya.

Businesses are key drivers of economic growth. Yet anyone setting up shop in Kenya will, more often than not, be hamstrung by the numerous rules and procedures required. Even on the best of days, information on investment opportunities is never usually forthcoming without a monetary inducement demanded by some who must be suborned to provide crucial services.