Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Tue, 14 Aug 2018
The Danger of Unpredictable and High Power Costs for Manufacturing
The announcement of the new power tariffs by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has indicated an unexpected increase in energy costs for all in the country. -
Tue, 07 Aug 2018
The informal sector can be the engine for our Circular Economy
In May, President Uhuru Kenyatta relaunched a clean-up campaign as part of on-going efforts to reclaim our city’s lost glory. -
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Effective implementation of Excise Stamp on Goods is possible through stakeholder collaboration
Taxation is a critical function in building sustainable and progressive economies. -
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
Achieving the Big 4 Agenda on Clean Energy
In line with the Paris Agreement’s aim to strengthen global response to climate change, industry as a significant stakeholder in the planet’s future, must take a lead in effecting and normalizing clean energy use. -
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
Current Imports Trend goes against Big 4 Plan
The Government has prioritized the Manufacturing Sector in the Big 4 Agenda primarily because, through local content provision, it functions as a support provider and catalyst for achievement of the other pillars. -
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
How can we become an Export-Oriented Economy?
Today, Kenya finds itself in an awkward yet promising position in its history. For one thing, our unemployment rate is arguably one of the highest in the East African region. -
Wed, 04 Jul 2018
PET Bottle Recycling Chain: Transitioning to the Circular Economy
The convenience and hygiene offered by plastic bottles for beverages is a commonly accepted fact all over the world. We have become accustomed to even keeping and reusing plastic bottles that we have purchased, in our homes, places of work and recreational spaces. -
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
The war against sub-standard & counterfeit goods in Kenya must not be conducted at the expense of Kenya’s legitimate local industry
The fight against illicit has gone into full gear in the past few weeks, revealing the extent to which the criminal networks have proliferated our country and posed serious threat to the lives and safety of all citizens.
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