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Hello Folks! Development in Manufacturing and Industrialization can only be achieved through consistent, systematic and strategic government policy. Today, we look at Laws and Policies guiding INDUSTRIALIZATION in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHICH KENYAN LAWS GOVERN INDUSTRIALIZATION?

📖The Constitution of Kenya – The Constitution guarantees property rights, (art 40), fair competition(art 46) and environmental protection (art 42). It allows counties to promote local industries (Chap 11)...

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Hello Folks! Every day, we consume manufactured products. From apparel to construction materials to chemicals; these products improve our quality of life. Today, we delve into the evolution and state of the MANUFACTURING SECTOR in Kenya: 🧵 1. HOW HAS KENYA'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR EVOLVED OVER TIME?

⭐Colonial Era(1885–1963):
Manufacturing under colonial rule was small, export-oriented and tightly linked to settler agriculture. Policies and infrastructure decisions were aimed at extracting...

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Hello Folks! Ports and Airports are the Gateways to Kenya. But are they well equipped to support Vision 2030? Today we delve into Kenya's Ports and Airport infrastructure, capacity and development: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE THE KEY VISION 2030 TARGETS REGARDING PORTS AND AIRPORTS?

✅Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Modernization - Expand and modernize JKIA to handle increased passenger and cargo traffic,

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Hello Folks! Rail transport is considered the safest and most convenient mass transit system. However, what is its state in Kenya? Today, we delve into the origins and state of rail transport in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE THE ORIGINS OF RAIL TRANSPORT IN KENYA?

Construction of the first railway in Kenya began in 1896 at Mombasa, reaching Kisumu in 1901. It was constructed by Indian and African workers. Below, are the MGR lines:

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Hello Folks! We travel on roads daily. But do we understand the various types of roads? Today, we delve into classification of roads and major projects: 🧵 1. WHAT IS THE TOTAL ROAD NETWORK IN KENYA?

Kenya has a total of 239,122 km as of 2024, according to the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). 57,030 km are categorized as national trunk roads while 182,092 km are categorized as county roads.

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Hello Folks! This week, we have explored Kenya's food sources, initiatives being undertaken to boost food security and challenges facing the sector. But what does the future hold? Today, we delve into the future of Agriculture in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT INITIATIVES STAND TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTIVITY IN KENYA?

🧑‍💻In 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock rolled out the Kenya Agricultural Market Information System (KAMIS) targeting avail real time market data eg.prices to small scale farmers.

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Hello Folks! Over 80% of Kenyans depend on agriculture directly or indirectly for their livelihoods. However, the sector faces a multitude of challenges. Today, we delve into challenges facing agriculture in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES FACED AT THE FARMER LEVEL?

🏦Lack of access to credit - Less than 4%vof small scale farmers have access to credit. Even those who access it have challenges in repayment due to high interest rates and poor crop earnings.

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Hello Folks! We have examined the Energy Sector, its successes and challenges. Today, we delve into the future of the Energy Sector in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY IN KENYA?

⭐Net Metering -

Net metering, formalized through the Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations, 2024 allows consumers to generate electricity

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Hello Folks! Today being Budget Day, do we know how the Energy Sector in Kenya is financed? Today, we delve into Energy Financing: 🧵 1. WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR IN FY 25/26?

💸Geothermal Development - Ksh.11.58B

💸Emerging Energy Technologies - Ksh. 2.3B

💸National Grid System - Ksh. 31.84B

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Hello Folks! Every day in our homes or workplaces, we flip a switch and expect the room to light up. But have we ever asked ourselves how this happens. Today, we delve into the ENERGY SECTOR landscape: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE KENYA'S ENERGY GOALS UNDER VISION 2030?

Vision 2030 aims to grow Kenya into an industrialised middle income country by 2030. To achieve this, here are some of the goals under the energy arm:

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Hello Folks! Have you ever wondered how that money you send on Mpesa is received by the recepient in seconds? How are your consumer rights protected in digital credit? What is the place of cryptocurrency in Kenya?Today, we delve into the world of digital finance:🧵 1. WHAT IS A NATIONAL PAYMENTS AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEM?

A National Payments and Settlements System (NPSS) is a centralized infrastructure or framework established by a country's central bank or financial regulatory authority to facilitate,

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Hello Folks! Is Kenya's Tech Policy fit for purpose? What is the role of government agencies such as MoICT, CAK, CBK, KENIA, KEBS in it? How do the competing interests overlap. Today, we examine whether Kenya's Tech Policy is fit for purpose: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE KENYA'S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AMBITIONS?

Kenya’s digital transformation is guided by Vision 2030, a national development blueprint targeting a middle-income, industrialized economy by 2030. The Kenya National ICT Masterplan (2022-2032) and

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Hello Folks! Do you know what a Tech Policy is? Does Kenya have one? Is it necessary? Today,we delve into the National ICT Policy 2019 as we kick off our TECH POLICY SERIES: 🧵 1. WHAT IS A TECH POLICY?

A tech policy is a set of rules, guidelines and standards that organizations use to govern the use and development of technology.

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Hello Folks! As we wrap up our FOREIGN POLICY SERIES, we delve into Kenya's Strategic Interests and the Future of Kenyan Diplomacy:

"Diplomacy is the art of restraining power."- Henry Kissinger 1. WHAT ARE KENYA'S STRATEGIC DIPLOMATIC INTERESTS?

✅Peace and Security: Kenya is keen to continue leading mediation efforts in the region as well as contributing troops for Peace Keeping Missions.

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Hello Folks! Do you know what Geo-Politics is? Where does Kenya stand in the grand scheme of things? Today, we delve into Geo-Politics and Kenya's role: 🧵

“In an interconnected world, the security of one nation is tied to the stability of others.”- Kofi Annan
1. WHAT IS GEO-POLITICS?
Geopolitics is the study of how geography, power, and politics interact to shape international relations and global affairs.

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Hello Folks! Do you know that Kenya's first comprehensive Foreign Policy document was published in 2014? Today, we delve into its contents compared to the New Foreign Policy document: 🧵

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1. WHAT IS THE 2014 FOREIGN POLICY DOCUMENT?

It is a document that outlined Kenya's Foreign Policy ambitions comprehensively in one document for the first time since Independence.

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Hello Folks! What is Foreign Policy? Why does it matter? What's its impact? Today, we delve into Kenya's Foreign Policy as we kick off our FOREIGN POLICY SERIES:

"Foreign policy is not a quest for perfection but a choice among evils." — Henry Kissinger 1. WHAT IS FOREIGN POLICY?

It is a country's strategy in managing its relationships with other nations, international organizations and global issues to promote its national interests. The core of Foreign Policy is promoting National Interests

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Hello Folks! In Kenya, funds are further devolved through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund.(NGAAF). Today, we delve into the structure and legal status of both Funds: 🧵 1. WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND NGCDF?
It was first introduced through a private member bill by Ol Kalau MP Muriuki Karue as CDF. In 2007, a CDF Board was established with an MP purely serving as a Patron of the Board.

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Hello Folks! In line with article 210 of the Constitution of Kenya and section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act 2012, the National Treasury prepared the Finance Bill 2025 and submitted it to the National Assembly. Today, we delve into its key highlights 🧵 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE INCOME TAX ACT:

✅ The Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT) - This is a tax applicable to non residents who derive income from Kenya over a digital marketplace. This is not a new tax altogether as it was first proposed in the Finance Bill 2024

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Hello Folks! Being Budget season, are you aware of the budget making process? Today, we delve into the Revenue Raising and Budget Making processes as we kick off our PUBLIC FINANCE SERIES: 1. WHAT EMPOWERS THE GOVERNMENT TO to IMPOSE TAXES?
Article 210(1) of the Constitution of Kenya provides that no tax or licensing fee may be imposed, waived or varied except as provided for by legislation.

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Hello Folks. This week,we have reviewed factors impacting trade especially on the African Continent. Today, we delve into the future of Trade in Africa as we wrap up our Trade Series: 1. THERE IS AN EXPECTED INCREASE IN INTRA AFRICAN TRADE:🌍
Currently, intra African trade only accounts for 15% of Trade. With the AfCFTA, this number is projected to rise to 25% driven by manufacturing, e commerce, services, natural resources among other sectors.