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This is a commentary, and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke
Read MoreThe country appears to be in permanent campaign mode even though the next elections are over 2 years away. Political fighting, and indeed infighting, is increasing. The economy is not performing to its potential and is not growing as rapidly as its neighbors.
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Read MoreThe country continues to be in political confusion with the Broad-Based Government agreement between President William Ruto and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga. The debt situation is getting worse and is now at 65.9% of GDP and expected to grow further. Lower revenue collections and increased Government expenditure is not helping this equation.
Read MoreThis review of Mauritius was kindly provided by AXYS Financial Services Group who recently became a member of the Association. We are grateful for their contribution. This is a commentary, and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke
Read MorePolitical alignments appear to be on the cards following the failed election bid by Mr Raila Odinga for the post of AUC Chair. It remains to be seen what this will entail and whether the country will get a Government of National Unity. The economy remains sluggish as evidenced by the tax collections in the 6 months to 31st December 2024.
Read MoreThe world in 2025 may not be much different from 2024 except if many of the promises made by President Donald Trump are kept. Those may well cause a global disruption. 2025 may be the year of enhanced Artificial Intelligence with China joining the fray. Climate Change is likely to continue to plague us. This is a commentary, and comments are welcome by email to: info@eaa.co.ke
Read MorePolitical uncertainty continues with the President and the Government’s approval declining. The economy is expected to grow but there are major concerns about spending power, leading to reduced consumption. Moody’s upgrade of the country’s outlook to positive is good news, although the rating of Caa1 has been retained.
Read MoreThis commentary has been kindly provided by Dr Dipankar Acharya, MBA; FIII; PhD, who is the Chief Executive Officer at APA Insurance, a long-standing member of the Association. Dr Acharya will be presenting on this subject at our next meeting on 29th January 2025. This is a commentary and comments are welcome by email to info@eaa.co.ke
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