Two Immediate Monetary-Framework Imperatives for Mr. Mbadi
Sun, Nov 3, 2024 | 2:11 pm
The credibility of Monetary Policy in Kenya is compromised at present by two factors:
As we anticipated mid-year, inflation is headed below ...
Adjusted IMF Program Demands on Kenya
Wed, Oct 23, 2024 | 11:11 am
In the IMF WEO published yesterday, the IMF elaborated its macroeconomic framework for the ongoing IMF program.
The numbers clarify how the ...
Is Monetary Policy Too Tight?
Thu, Aug 15, 2024 | 3:10 pm
We recommended (“And then, Floods”) that the Central Bank of Kenya policy rate should be lowered by 300 basis points, from 13 ...
How Far is Kenya from Being a Singapore for Africa?
Fri, Aug 4, 2023 | 5:02 pm
In spite of the mixed results in the economic management of most countries situated in the sub-Saharan region, there remains no doubt ...
Restating the Case for Privatization of SOEs in Kenya Today
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 | 3:39 pm
Privatization means a transaction or transactions that result in a transfer, other than to a public entity, of the assets of a ...
Market Instruments will be an Effective Solution to Water Provision in Kenya
Wed, May 31, 2023 | 11:10 am
Water is an indispensable resource not only for sustaining all life but also for socio-economic development. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ...
The Pros and Cons of the Upwards Adjustment of University Tuition Fees
Tue, Apr 4, 2023 | 10:10 am
The Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms is proposing a significant increase of 225% in fees paid by government-sponsored students in public ...
Unintended Consequences of Excise Tax on Tobacco and Nicotine Delivery Products in Kenya
Fri, Jan 13, 2023 | 10:11 am
In principle, Excise taxes are levied on goods and services whose consequences are considered socially undesirable. Most developing countries, including Kenya, rely ...
Why Central Bank of Kenya Attempt to Control the Exchange Rate won’t work
Mon, Sep 5, 2022 | 11:52 am
Following claims of scarcity of the US dollar in Kenya as a result of disruptions in global supply chains, the Central Bank ...