The Indicator
Kenya push for closure of ivory trade
Kenya has reaffirmed its continued push for the closure of all ivory trade markets across the world. First Lady Margaret...
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Economic Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases in East Africa
Today’s indicator figure is 12%. 12% of what? The East African pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow 12% per...
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Why Kenya’s insurance sector is “rotten”
Kenya's insurance sector has been rocked with controversies among them failure to meet contract obligations, exposing policy holders to risks...
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Let us unite to end Child Labour
Today marks 17 years since the International Labour Organisation (ILO) declared a fight against child labour. June 12th is World...
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Why banks in Kenya will lend at a maximum 13%
In yet another review of the country’s macroeconomics, Kenya’s Central Bank has held the benchmark lending rate at 9 per...
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Global oil prices pile pressure on Kenya’s economy
Global oil prices which have been on an upward trend since January are putting pressure on Kenya’s economy, as the...
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Is the Kenya shilling over valued? What experts think
The Kenya shilling is arguably the strongest currency among the East Africa Community (EAC) member states, giving the region’s economic...
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Banning gambling in Africa: the consequences of sports betting on the continent
How Kenya is banning gambling advertising The Kenyan government has banned outdoor advertisement of gambling as it moves to introduce...
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Kenya’s Chinese debt to hit USD9.8 billion as world meets in Beijing
Loans from China closed 2018 at USD6.2 billion (Ksh 627.1 billion) Kenya will be keen to secure additional funds from...
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Average age of an East African citizen
The indicator in question in this column is figure 17.6. 17.6 of what? According to published government statistics, the median...
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