Saturday 25th May 2013
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High cost of living erodes households’ ability to save

Media Coverage - 24 May 2013
High cost of living cut deeply into Kenyans’ disposable income which diminished their ability to save. The Economic Survey 2013 shows that national savings dropped marginally, while incomes increased at a slower pace in 2012 than in 2011.The Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI) was Sh3.66 trill...
Read moreNumber, size and character of devolved units in government

Media Coverage - 24 May 2013
The new county government system was preceded by two main institutions – the provincial administration and the local governments (Local Authorities or LAs). The devolved system of government at independence with seven regional governments and an eighth one for the city of Nairobi (famously known as ...
Read morePublic gives input on devolved funds to Senate
Media Coverage - 22 May 2013
A public session to discuss the Division of Revenue Bill 2013 on Monday saw the Senate being urged to simplify the proposed law. The session at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) was led by Mandera Senator Billow Kerrow who chairs the Committee.“I want to know how much the projects ...
Read moreRoundtable on Vocational Education & Training: Key Lessons for…
Past Events - 22 May 2013
In the recent past, economic debate has been centered on the need to ensure that the educational curriculum adequately prepares the student for work, bringing in to focus the role of vocational education and training in the development of a skillful workforce that can meet the demands of a middle in...
Read moreKenya: Let's Get Devolution Right in Agriculture

Media Coverage - 06 May 2013
By Hillary Biwott and Abraham Rugo, 1 May 2013 opinion - STAR NEWSPAPER Agriculture is one of the principle sectors to be devolved under the 2010 Constitution. The sector is key to ensuring both food security and wealth creation for Kenyans. It remains the mainstay of the Kenyan economy, accountin...
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