Opinion Pieces

Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team

  • 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.
  • Tue, 18 Apr 2023
    Why accelerating circular economy is a no brainer for Kenya
    The concept of a circular economy is increasingly being recognized globally as crucial for achieving global sustainability goals. This concept has been gaining traction across industries in recent years to promote sustainability and waste reduction. The transition is particularly important as most industries rely heavily on finite resources or generate significant amounts of waste.
  • 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. 
  • Fri, 17 Feb 2023
    Why we need a stable and predictable tax regime in Kenya
    The importance of predictable and stable policies in driving the realization of a country’s socio-economic goals cannot be over emphasized. One of the key elements on this front is taxation, which is fundamental for any Government raising revenue. It is through taxation that the Government works towards the efficient provision of public goods and services.  
  • Wed, 08 Feb 2023
    Proposed EGMS Tax hike threatens Kenya’s economic growth
    KRA’s proposed Excise Duty (Excise Goods Management System) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, seek to increase the rates of excise stamp fees for bottled water, juices and any other non-alcoholic drinks, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine products and export products subject to excise with effect from 1st March 2023.
  • Fri, 16 Dec 2022
    Let’s tackle illicit trade head on
    The recent crackdown on various forms of illicit goods revealed the extent to which criminal networks have proliferated in our nation and posed a threat to the lives and safety of all citizens. The initiative has unearthed many illicit products, among them pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and alcoholic products, as reported in the media.
  • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
    Reinvigorate textiles and apparel sector to create jobs
    This might surprise you, but Kenya is one of the global suppliers of big fashion brands in America. In fact, Kenya is the largest exporter of garments under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) program. We pride ourselves on manufacturing for big names such as H&M, Levi's, JC Penny, Wrangler, and Otto, among others.
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