Devolution in Kenya is still in its early stages, and there have been growing pains with complications relating to funding and concerns over governance, but a spate of new initiatives is looking to...
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Economic Update | Kenya devolution still evolving
9 Jul 2014
Economic Update | Initial public offering to boost Kenya’s capital markets
25 Jun 2014
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to demutualise in the coming months and sell equity in an initial public offering, an important step in Kenya’s plan to grow its financial sector. The...
Economic Update | Kenya pursuing manufacturing growth
13 Jun 2014
Kenya’s government is currently considering the final iteration of a bill that would establish three special economic zones (SEZs) within the country. The SEZs will allow lower levels of taxation and...
Economic Update | Kenya looks to private investors to finance transport infrastructure
9 May 2014
Kenya’s transport networks are expected to see a number of significant upgrades in the coming years as a spate of multibillion dollar projects break ground, with the private sector’s involvement set...
Economic Update | Harnessing ICT for development in Kenya
27 Mar 2014
Having already benefited from initiatives such as mobile banking service M-pesa, Kenya’s commitment to further develop the information and communications technology (ICT) industry is expected to...
Economic Update | Kenya’s mining sector shows promise but shifting regulations concern investors
18 Feb 2014
A nascent mining industry is forming in Kenya, with the first large-scale mining project expected to begin exports this month, although a spate of changes to the regulatory framework over the past 18...
