Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Tue, 27 Nov 2018
The Focus on SMEs is a welcome Intervention
50% of all new jobs are estimated to come from medium and large companies, despite them constituting only 20% of all firms in the manufacturing and services sectors. -
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
Why sustainable chemical waste management is critical
The African Industrialization Day, being celebrated this week, under the theme Promoting Regional Value Chains in Africa provides us with an opportunity to contemplate and brainstorm how to pursue Kenya’s Industrialization Agenda in a sustainable way. -
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Women can boost Global Value Chains
The move by Ethiopia to increase female representation in Government is the latest indication of a global wave of awakening to the reality that increased female participation for development is a must for any economy. -
Tue, 06 Nov 2018
Recycling of PET Waste is achievable
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of major global concerns, particularly at this critical point when many countries are grappling with the vagaries of climate change. -
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Leveraging on Regional blocs to spur industrial growth
The core of any economy is the ability of economic agents to convert inputs – capital, labour, energy, raw materials and purchased services – into useful products. -
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Why we need a sector-specific approach to boost Manufacturing
With an ambitious target to grow the manufacturing sector by 36% every year until 2022, isn’t it time we focus on radical customized solutions for tangible results? -
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
The fight against Illicit Trade is bearing fruit and should be sustained
When the Government reignited its fight against illicit trade earlier this year, the immediate impact of the raids and arrests carried out reverberated throughout the entire industry. -
Tue, 09 Oct 2018
Why Port effectiveness is crucial for growth of Industries
It is quite telling that presently, the port of Mombasa is losing a chunk of Rwanda’s business to Dar es Salaam Port.
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