Institute of Economic Affairs Stories

Mitumba trade no threat to local textile industry, supports 2 million jobs, report says
Alfred Onyango  |  May 16, 2025

Institute of Economic Affairs CEO Kwame Owino stated that the presence of second-hand clothes is not to blame for the struggles of local manufacturing...

Kenya's small businesses hope for a better 2025 after struggling in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.

Kenya's tax reforms face backlash over uncertainty and investors concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The IEA warned that this tax increase could face resistance from foreign service providers, further discouraging digital investment in Kenya.

Electricity access improves globally, but African states remain behind - Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2024

Currently, the report says the region is home to approximately 80 per cent of the world's population without electricity, with many rural and remote a...

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