Located at a crossroads between Africa, Asia and Europe, Egypt remains one of the world’s most strategically important countries, as it has been for millennia. Egypt has the third-largest GDP in the Arab world, after oil-rich Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It is considerably more diversified than many economies in the region, with manufacturing and agriculture key contributors, making up 14.5% and 15.7% of GDP, respectively, according to the Central Bank of Egypt, as well as oil and gas extraction.
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Kenya and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular business and leisure visitors alike.
This chapter contains an overview of the legal framework within which local and international investors operate in Kenya, including a look at the business environment for foreign investors, the different types of corporate entity recognised in Kenya and a rundown of the various incentives available for inward investment.
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This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework within which local and international investors operate in Kenya, including an examination of the free trade agreements in place and how they are enabling more foreign investments. A rundown of the proposed changes to tax laws currently under examination is also included.
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Kenya has a young and growing population, which has the potential to transform the country’s economic fortunes. To achieve this transformation the government will have to improve the quality and relevance of the skills young people possess. The country’s basic indicators have been moving in the right direction and compare well with the region. The state of health care in Kenya presents both...
The tourism industry is going through a challenging period, as security concerns have taken a toll on the leisure segment. The government and private investors are working to improve security and, in the meantime, the sector is diversifying and focusing on areas such as business tourism and the domestic segment.
Kenya has one of the biggest and most diverse tourism industries in East...
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