Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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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. -
Fri, 28 Jul 2023
Strengthening local value chains key to Kenya’s transformation
To support the government’s value chain approach, KAM has initiated the Agriculture for Industry (A4I) strategy. The strategy seeks to bolster integration between agriculture and manufacturing by working with all KAM members in Agro-processing Sectors (Food & Beverages; Textiles & Apparels; Leather & Footwear; Agro-processing; and Agro-chemical) to address challenges in the agro-processing value chains. -
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
Transform our human capital for sustainable growth
For any business, one of the most critical components of enhancing productivity and giving the company a competitive edge is a skilled and highly efficient workforce. The most industrialized nations attribute their development to a highly skilled workforce, among other factors. -
Fri, 28 Apr 2023
High production costs hurting Kenya’s apparel exports
A Cabinet communique dated 6th December 2022 highlighted government’s plan to drive Kenya's export-led growth. This is through strengthening existing trade partnerships including EAC and the UK whilst negotiating various trade pacts for duty-free and quota-free access of Kenyan goods to the USA, the UAE, South Korea, and the EU markets. -
Wed, 01 Mar 2023
Why cosmetics sector can’t afford new taxes
Most businesses start out as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the cosmetics industry is no exception. What stands out is that majority of cosmetic manufacturers are women who started their careers in the beauty industry.
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