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Why Policies Limiting Early Access to Retirement Savings are Misguided
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 | 1:23 pm
Among the most concerning things in Kenya today is the relentless march of the state through laws and regulations and into areas ...
Tracking Maisha Namba – Digital UPI: What is changing, and what are the key issues?
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 | 11:23 am
Maisha Namba refers to the unique personal identification number assigned to every Kenyan citizen upon registration, usually at birth. This number serves ...
Newly Proposed State Corporation Reforms: A Necessary Fix or another False Start?
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 | 10:00 am
The 2025 Cabinet-approved State Corporation Reforms Plan has detailed comprehensive changes in the structure and governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Kenya. ...
Tax 101: Tariffs are taxes
Fri, Feb 14, 2025 | 10:34 am
There is a big global debate on tariffs, their effects, and who pays for them, creating misconceptions. The broader trade strategy premised ...
Law and Economics of Occupational Licensing: The Case of Law Profession
Wed, Jan 15, 2025 | 12:49 pm
Occupational licensing is widespread in Kenya, particularly in professions such as law and medicine, and it sparks debate in law and economics. ...
Mr. Trump and Kenya’s Macro
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 | 10:48 am
It has always been difficult to tie Mr. Trump’s statements to his subsequent policy actions.
That fact qualifies any certainty in discerning ...
Is Kenya’s Tax System Efficient, Optimal, and Equitable?
Thu, Nov 28, 2024 | 11:49 am
In my new paper, “On Efficiency, Equity, and Optimal Taxation: Reforming Kenya’s Tax System,” I examine Kenya’s tax system through the lenses ...