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Why the Kenyan Government Says the Economy Is Improving But Life Feels Hard
What is Inflation? Inflation is when prices keep rising, and money loses value. For example, a loaf of bread that cost KES 50 now costs...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 26, 20242 min read


East African Economic Outlook: The Growing Weight of Debt
East Africa's economy is projected to grow steadily in 2025, led by Ethiopia and Kenya , but the region’s public debt levels reveal a...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Ranked: Africa’s Wealthiest in 2024
Africa's billionaire class continues to grow, reflecting broader trends in wealth accumulation across the continent. In 2024, 20 of the...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Who Got Us Here, and Who Will Get Us Out? Kenya’s Debt Dilemma
Kenya’s public debt has ballooned over the past two decades, driven by a blend of ambitious projects, economic challenges, and rising...
Gladys Karanja
Nov 10, 20242 min read


The Race to be First Trillionaire
As of 2024 , billionaires' wealth accumulation is accelerating rapidly, thanks to their stakes in transformative industries such as...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Kenyans Earning 100,000 shillings and above
How 83% of Kenya's Workforce Powers the Informal Economy While High-Earners Flourish In Kenya, a nation of over 50 million people , two...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Kenya’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio 2023
Kenya's economic profile paints a compelling picture of its fiscal landscape, particularly through its debt-to-GDP ratio. According to...
Timothy Pesi
Oct 18, 20242 min read


The Focus of China's Belt and Road Initiative
Source: Green Finance & Development Center China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Strategic Focus China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is...
Timothy Pesi
Oct 12, 20242 min read


GCC Investments in African Ports and Airports: A Strategic Play for Trade Dominance
Growing Gulf Presence in African Infrastructure In recent years, Gulf countries have ramped up investments in Africa’s ports and...
Timothy Pesi
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Diaspora Remittances: A Lifeline to Kenya's Economy
Diaspora Remittances: A Lifeline to Kenya's Economy Diaspora remittances refer to money transfers made by Kenyans living abroad to...
Timothy Pesi
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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