Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Wed, 16 Dec 2020
Build skills to promote inclusive manufacturing
The increased participation of women in manufacturing is the inevitable change we need to achieve our industrialization goals. With women making about half of the population, their interest in innovation and entrepreneurship is likely to lift a previously dormant half and ensure that we double productivity and economic prosperity. -
Fri, 04 Dec 2020
Minimum Tax will hurt the economy
The introduction of a Minimum Alternative Tax at the height of the largest health and economic crises of our generation is simply confounding and has all the hallmarks of a rushed law, with little consideration of its consequences on businesses - large and small, as well as the economy as a whole. -
Wed, 02 Dec 2020
Let us collaborate to develop our SME Sector
In the past, perceptions about building micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been obscured by general statistics, inadequate data and substandard analytics. -
Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Increasing charges in counties will stifle trade
Devolution heralded a new era for the country, as some government functions were decentralized. As a result, many parts of the country opened up, leading to increased trade, job creation and wealth. These benefits have, however, come at a cost to many businesses. -
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
It is our social responsibility to use water efficiently
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mikhail Gorbachev said, “We must treat water as if it were the most precious thing in the world, the most valuable natural resource. Be economical with water, don't waste it. We still have time to do something about this problem before it is too late.” -
Tue, 03 Nov 2020
Promoting sustainability through energy efficiency and conservation
Energy Efficiency might sound like ' Board Room speak' to many, but what is it really? It can be an action as simple as you switching off the lights when you leave a room and opting to use natural light during the day. It can also be as broad as a company finding ways to re-use its energy resources during its operations to eliminate energy waste. -
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Protecting our environment is a collective effort
Although development has brought about socio-economic advancements, it has come with disadvantages to our planet. Development has resulted in economic empowerment through job... -
Tue, 06 Oct 2020
Incentivize local industries towards Kenya’s recovery
What have I done to ensure that I make the best of this crisis? This is a question that lingers on my mind and shapes my day-to-day activities as I ponder on President Obama’s Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel's statement, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. I mean, it’s an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.”
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