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Read MoreThe short-term outlook for Kenya is bleak with continued protests, political uncertainty, and an economy that is clearly not performing to its potential. The downgrade of the country’s rating to negative will not help the situation. The fact that there is no functioning Cabinet, pending the vetting process being completed, at the moment adds to the woes in Kenya.
Read MoreThe Association would like to thank the membership for their continued support, the diplomatic community and Government Ministries/Departments who give time to the Association’s Local Advisory Committee Members’ (EAA-LAC) periodically. We have survived 60 years because of you and highly appreciate this! Indeed, Dr Cullen comments: “The EAA continues to exist, suggesting that businesses perceive it to have been and remain useful”. Here’s to another 60 years!
Read MorePolitically things seem confused with rifts in both the Ruling Party and the Opposition. While Government is suggesting a thriving economy, the reality on the ground seem to be completely different. Significant proposed increases in taxes could add to a slowdown in Kenya’s economy.
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Read MorePolitically the landscape has not changed. On the economic front, while macroeconomic growth indicates high growth, consumer spending has declined with the current Government’s taxation policy.
Read MoreThe United Nations Foundation points to 5 global issues that will shape 2024: crises occurring everywhere together; a plethora of elections; fixing the financial system and potential shifts in power; safeguarding rights and equity; and future-proofing the UN.
Read MoreThe possible exit of Opposition Leader, Raila Odinga, from active Kenyan politics could leave the country without any checks and balances on Government policy. The Opposition will need to regroup in the lead-up to the 2027 general election. The high taxation that the Kenya Kwanza regime has introduced is having a marked effect on disposable incomes and more so on consumer spending resulting in a slowdown in the economy.
Read MoreEastern Africa is set to experience a landscape of modest economic recovery characterised by a stable median GDP growth rate, indicative of a recovery phase across most nations. However, the region grapples with significant challenges, primarily due to escalating sovereign debts that exert fiscal and monetary constraints, posing risks to sustained economic stability. Amidst this, political uncertainties in several countries further complicate the regional outlook. Despite these challenges, opportunities abound, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors, which are key drivers for future growth and development in the region. This intricate balance of growth, economic challenges, and opportunities sets the…
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