The country’s capital markets have seen some bright spots in 2015 amid the broader turbulence affecting emerging markets around the world. While the bourse was not untouched by the strengthening US dollar and macroeconomic headwinds, trading volumes – which are often low on African exchanges – were up year-on-year, and the market’s long-term...
It has been a busy few years for Kenyan diplomats. Between investment deals with China, a first visit from a sitting US president and efforts to broker peace in South Sudan, the country has gained a more visible role both in the region and internationally. This has not been achieved by chance.
After seven years of negotiation, the signing of the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) in June 2015 is being heralded by many in Kenya as a turning point in regional integration. The TFTA is an integration initiative pursued by three of the continent’s regional economic communities – the EAC, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern...
What measures can be taken to broaden Kenya’s tax base without having an adverse effect on the country’s overall attractiveness to investors?
Kenya is one of the heavyweights of East Africa. Despite recent terrorist attacks and ongoing security problems, it is recording strong economic growth and maintaining its leading position in the region. Natural resource finds and a young population give further cause for optimism, if the right policies are put in place.
To what extent are you expecting to see consolidation in the Kenyan banking market over the short and medium terms?
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