Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Illicit trade, a detrimental vice harming Kenya’s prosperity
The local manufacturing sector has over the years raised concerns about the increase in illicit goods in Kenya. In addition to posing health risks to consumers, illicit trade undermines industries’ investment efforts and stunts innovation. Further, the country’s ability to grow its economy and improve the standard and quality of life for its citizens is compromised. The most recent reports from manufacturers paint a gloomy picture of the situation on the ground. For instance, the citizens and cement manufacturers raised an alarm over the adulteration of cement products. -
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Leveraging AI for Kenya’s Industrial Development
As the world edges deeper into the digital age, few innovations hold as much transformative potential as Artificial Intelligence (AI). A recent report from McKinsey suggests that AI could add $13 trillion to global economic output by 2030. With its burgeoning tech landscape and forward-thinking industrial policies, Kenya stands at the cusp of an industrial revolution where AI could redefine its manufacturing and industrial sectors. -
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Diversifying exports portfolio for Kenya’s prosperity
Trade has been a cornerstone of human civilization, beginning with the ancient barter system and evolving into today’s complex international agreements. In the earliest days, barter trade, a system where people directly exchanged goods without a standard currency, was essential for survival, yet it had limitations. Disparities in value, seasonal shortages, and the challenge of matching each other's needs fairly, often led to conflicts and stalled exchanges. Such misalignments in wants and resources made transactions cumbersome and hindered economic growth. -
Mon, 16 Sep 2024
From livestock to luxury: Kenya’s Path to becoming a global leather powerhouse
Kenya's leather industry possesses immense potential to drive economic growth and position the country as a global leader in leather production and fashion. With the right policies and sufficient support, Kenya can unlock this potential, creating jobs, increasing wealth, and making a significant impact on the international stage. -
Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Why price controls are detrimental to economic growth
The implementation of the Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill will have a detrimental effect on the economy. We therefore call on the government to instead adopt policies that promote free and fair competition, enhance consumer awareness and empowerment, and support the development and diversification of the Kenyan economy. -
Fri, 15 Mar 2024
Higher taxes will not cure fiscal shortfalls
KAM continues to work with the Government through its agencies such as ACA to create awareness among consumers on the presence of counterfeit products in the market while advocating for interagency collaboration, coordination, and cooperation among the national enforcement institutions mandated to combat various forms of illicit trade. -
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Let’s strengthen our will towards a circular economy
Accelerating the transition to a circular economy is one of the surest ways of securing the future of our planet for generations to come. It cuts across every stage of the value chain and touches on energy use, sourcing of raw materials, production, distribution, and waste management. -
Mon, 14 Aug 2023
Rethinking Kenya’s export strategy key for economic prosperity
The pursuit of export-led economic growth has been clearly articulated in the Government’s manifesto; Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has also prioritized export-led growth as a pivotal pillar within its strategic framework for industrialization to realize the country’s ambitious plan to increase manufacturing sector contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 7.8% to 20% by 2030.
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