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Peter Munya, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives : Interview
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Interview :Peter Munya How great a role will the manufacturing sector play in the future of the economy? PETER MUNYA: In recent years, a lot of emphasis has been placed on the goal of moving away from a commodity based economy to a more value-added development model. Kenya aspires to build global businesses, focusing on sub-sectors in which it has a competitive advantage and where there is…
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Ahmed Rady, General Manager, East Africa Coca-Cola : Interview
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Interview :Ahmed Rady How do you evaluate Kenya’s priorities when it comes to developing its manufacturing sector? AHMED RADY: The Big Four agenda is a step in the right direction for Kenya, thanks to the government’s structured approach and commitment to accelerating economic growth under the four pillars. Here, manufacturing plays a key role. A strong manufacturing base is the foundation…
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Johnson Ole Nchoe, Managing Director and CEO, Geothermal Development Company : Interview
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Interview :Johnson Ole Nchoe In what ways can other countries benefit from Kenya’s experience in developing clean energy? Johnson Ole Nchoe: The development of a long-term strategy such as Kenya’s Vision 2030 is a good example for other countries to follow, enabling them to establish a regulatory framework that helps advance the sector, such as the formation of specific institutions and…
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John Munyes, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining : Interview
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Interview :John Munyes What strategy does Kenya need to implement to become an oil producer and exporter? JOHN MUNYES: Kenya is expanding its upstream discovery projections and after a number of decades of exploration, there have recently been discoveries in the northern Lokichar Basin. A variety of actors are carrying out explorations to find hydrocarbons offshore along the Indian Ocean and…
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Silvester Kasuku, Director-General and CEO, Lamu Port: Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor: Interview
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Interview:Silvester Kasuku How do you expect the LAPSSET corridor to affect investment and economic activity in Kenya? SILVESTER KASUKU: The LAPSSET corridor is a large-scale infrastructure programme envisaging the development of Lamu Port, in addition to the construction of major new infrastructure supported by special economic zones and industrial centres. The first three port terminals are…
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Godfrey K Kiptum, Commissioner of Insurance; and CEO, Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) : Interview
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Intewrview :Godfrey K Kiptum How can the private sector work to increase the contribution of insurance to Kenya’s GDP? GODFREY K KIPTUM: A prerequisite for insurance to achieve a more prominent place in the economy is for insurance companies to develop innovative products. Specifically, significant opportunities for innovation exist in distribution. Companies will eventually need to rely…
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Anne Kirima-Muchoki, Chairperson, Kenya Investment Authority: Interview
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Interview:Anne Kirima-Muchoki How would you assess the current business environment, and which sectors are driving investment? ANNE KIRIMA-MUCHOKI: With the post-election turbulence now resolved, investment is resuming. The country is once again working together and the government’s Big Four agenda is helping to drive investment. Affordable housing is one of the main four pillars of the strategy,…
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Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade : Interview
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Interview :Monica Juma How is the country engaged in pursuing peace and security in East Africa? MONICA JUMA: Peace and security are at the centre of Kenya’s foreign policy. Since independence, we have contributed to more than 44 international peacekeeping missions around the world. We are an active contributor to the African Union Mission in Somalia and are engaged in the search for peace…
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Liam Fox, UK Secretary of State for International Trade : Interview
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Interview :Liam Fox What makes Kenya a strong investment destination? LIAM FOX: The UK and Kenya have a long, shared history, and enjoy strong ties between governments, businesses and people. These links are deepened by the 30,000 British nationals who live in Kenya, the 150,000 British tourists who visit each year and the 200,000 people of Kenyan origin living in the UK. Kenya is a leading…
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Ray W Washburne, President and CEO, Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Interview
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Interview:Ray W Washburne How can sub-Saharan Africa attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) across all sectors? RAY W WASHBURNE: FDI inflows into Africa are increasing sharply and are playing an important role in fostering economic growth and development in a number of sectors across the continent. While it once accounted for a small share of available capital for projects, there has…