Eastern Africa Association
Eastern Africa Association
The Eastern Africa Association is a source of insightful and helpful publications, guides, and advice for all visitors to our website. Contributors include EAA analysts, our Members, and a wide range of experts and official commentators. As a key service for Members only, we produce a regular Newsletter which contains our analysis of developments in the region.
You can search for material using the filters below, or access the latest publications in the library further down the page.
The 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 More
The 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 More
Eastern 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…
Read More
The current regime appears to be at loggerheads with its neighbours, the Judiciary and the people, and this is a major concern. The IMF has given a largely positive outlook for the economy but the reality on the ground seems to be quite different.
Read More
Politically the country seems to have lost direction as policy makers are creating untold confusion with the policies introduced increasing the cost of doing business in the country. The economy is not performing anywhere near its potential and needs a boost from somewhere. Citizens are complaining of being over taxed with their disposable income having fallen significantly.
Read More
Politically the country is waiting for the outcome of the National Dialogue. Economically, Kenya is facing an uphill task in the short-term with a lot centring on repayment of the Eurobond next year and a sound debt management plan thereafter. Higher taxes are having a marked effect on collections and the cost of doing business.
Read More
t is a relief, to see that at least the agenda for the bipartisan talks between the Government and the Opposition has been agreed. It remains to be seen if the discussions will be fruitful and result in a more unified country. The economy, while still growing, is perhaps stuttering with significant increases in taxes and consequently reductions in disposable income and so consumer spending.
Read More
Kenya is facing political turmoil with the Opposition ramping up demonstrations that are now seeing the population come out spontaneously. It is imperative that some form of lasting truce is found between the Government and the Opposition. Inflationary pressures continue to impact the country and this is creating untold hardship on the citizens.
Read More
Politically the country continues to be unsettled with the Opposition constantly threatening demonstrations and the Government appearing to be in a confused state. The World Bank is optimistic on the economy, although the reality is that the short-term is likely to be hard going.
Read More
