Africa's Role in Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Markets: Potential and Risks
Taking a realistic look at Africa's current position in the global LNG market means acknowledging that it is marked by both promise and the potential for peril. The global energy [...]
Decentralized Power is the Answer to Electrifying Rural Africa
Decentralized power generation — typically based on solar home systems and mini-grids — is the best bet to eradicate energy poverty among people in more isolated rural areas Think about [...]Agent Networks Used to be the Mobile' in Mobile Money; They're Becoming Popular With Agri Tech Startups
Unlike informal agents and government or donor-funded extension workers, agent networks are clusters of third-party and often semi-independent micro-entrepreneurs that are organised around the last or middle-mile delivery of a [...]
How Standard Chartered is Unlocking Global Investment Opportunities for Affluent Investors
Globally diversified funds, such as Standard Chartered's Signature CIO Funds, launched globally in 2022, provide an ideal platform for investors aiming to expand their wealth internationally. Kenyan investors are redefining [...]
Kenya’s Monetary Policy: A Missed Opportunity?
In December 2024, Kenya’s economic story reached a pivotal chapter. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), at its highly anticipated Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on December 5, faced a [...]OP-ED: Competition Policy as a Catalyst for Equality
Upon joining the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) two months ago, I set out to establish a legacy of an institution that directly contributes to enhancing the welfare of Kenyans. [...]
Africa's Financial Future Needs Radical Reform
Africa's financial future is shaped not just by traditional western-led institutions but also by emerging partnerships with eastern and BRICS-led financial groups. While these new partnerships offer hope, African nations [...]The Proposed VAT Regime on Air Ticketing Services Needs to Be Scrapped
In the Kenya Association of Travel Agents estimation, the imposition of VAT on air ticketing services will reduce flight bookings by up to 15%, lead to business closures and with [...]
The Fierce Urgency of African Energy Banks
The AEC is calling upon African states and the private sector to fund the African Energy Bank, an institution which is focused on funding African energy projects. For more than [...]Any Successful African Energy Policy Must Centre on Oil and Gas
Because Africa’s energy industry still can benefit greatly from the presence of international oil companies, our government leaders need to approve contracts with oil and gas companies promptly. I believe [...]Why Kenyans Must Pay More Attention to the Central Bank
Over the past two years, Kenya has witnessed a significant shift in public policy development. What was once an elite-driven process dominated by government bureaucrats is gradually evolving into a [...]Kenya's Taxing Times: Balancing Economic Recovery and Taxes
Kenya is standing at a critical economic crossroads as the government unveils a fresh series of tax reforms and policy measures to ease economic pressures, boost growth, and restore public [...]
