Join American, Kenyan and East African business executives, investors, senior government officials and multilateral stakeholders at the Annual AmCham Business Summit, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on November 4th and 5th, 2019. Featuring six sectors of focus – Agribusiness, Technology/Digital Economy, Health, Infrastructure, Energy and Manufacturing –the summit presents a great…
In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug…
As the largest economy in the EAC and COMESA in terms of GDP, Kenya has positioned itself as a major economic power in sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally a largely agrarian economy, Kenya has quickly entrenched its position as a manufacturing, logistics and technology hub in the region, and this diversification forms a solid platform from which the government can generate economic growth over the c
The increasing need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth across markets. This demand for technical specialists is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas exploration and extraction, and value-add processes for agricultural commodities. Efforts to expand this expertise locally,…
The increasing need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth across markets. This demand for technical specialists is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas exploration and extraction, and value-add processes for agricultural commodities. Efforts to expand this expertise locally,…
In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug…
The current administration has placed an increased emphasis on Kenya’s health care sector. Given that the country has one of the youngest populations in the world by average age, Kenya is aware that investment in social services will be a key component of supporting the Kenya Vision 2030 goals of transforming into a middle-income country. The new Health Act, 2017 further codifies constitutional…
Significant reform is under way to make the Kenyan education system more efficient and better able to train workers for the modern economy. The government is upgrading the curriculum, expanding coverage and placing an added focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). With pressing demand created by a growing population, another key focus is on improving access and quality…
Interview:Vimal Patel In what ways can the pharmaceutical industry help support the Big Four agenda? VIMAL PATEL: Local producers are in a unique position to support the agenda’s manufacturing and health care pillars. There is a proven correlation between the promotion of local manufacturing, increases in the availability of medicines and lower health care costs. This can boost employment…
Given that the country has one of the youngest populations in the world by average age, Kenya is aware that investment in health and education will be a key component in supporting the Vision 2030 goals of transforming the nation into a middle-income country. For instance, the new Health Act, 2017 further codifies constitutional protections and mandates the provision of minimum basic services. Yet…
