Why collaboration is critical to attaining food security

Advancements in large-scale commercial agriculture need not be at the expense of smallholder farmers for they too are critical to Africa's food systems.

By Ken Gichinga 2 years ago

Progressive tax laws will spur economic growth

The catalyst for aiding Kenya to make fundamental change in tax policy lies in the political leaders investing time and resources nurturing economic principles around taxation.

By Ken Gichinga 2 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

It’s time to revisit the principles of taxation

Strike the right balance between production and consumption taxes.

By Ken Gichinga 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

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 6 years ago

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 6 years ago

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 7 years ago