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Looking at lender of last resort

Nairobi, March 22 -- Spooked by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) as well as the resulting contagion, major central banks in the developed economies have launched coordinated action to enhance ... Read More


Why Kenya could be getting ahead of itself in electric vehicles drive

Nairobi, March 22 -- The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) cannot be gainsaid as the elimination of tailpipe emissions is a central part of the climate change offensive. Kenya's electric mobility... Read More


Banga's nomination as WB head holds great promise

Nairobi, March 22 -- President Biden's nomination of Ajay Banga for the position of World Bank president is a sign of America's appreciation of the private sector's contribution to global policy formu... Read More


Looking at lender of last resort function through the lens of credit

Nairobi, March 22 -- Spooked by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) as well as the resulting contagion, major central banks in the developed economies have launched coordinated action to enhance ... Read More


Why successful firms first look within when hiring

Nairobi, March 22 -- What does it take to find an excellent employee? They surely must possess applicable skills. Their industry networks and contacts also prove useful. But many firms often overlook... Read More


Active listening: Soft skill that makes great leaders

Nairobi, March 22 -- Active listening is part of effective communication. If we prudently study why communication flops in most instances we will discover it is because of a lack of the essential soft... Read More


Why Chinese goods might not find space in my home any more

Nairobi, March 22 -- This week, as China's President, Xi Jinping, slightly lounged in a seat before cameras in Russia, declaring in soft and warm terms his country's strategic partnership with that ag... Read More


Kenya Power should reduce its dollar loans

Nairobi, March 22 -- Kenya Power's decision to renegotiate the terms of a part of its US dollar loans will help alleviate its cash flow pressure in the short term. The company should, however, treat ... Read More


How African exchanges can help accelerate climate action financing

Nairobi, March 22 -- Significant financing is needed by African governments and businesses to support climate change mitigation and adaptation which are crucial for advancing resilient economic develo... Read More


Keep new armyworm attack under control

Nairobi, March 22 -- The Ministry of Agriculture must move with speed to tame the new round of armyworm invasion. Researchers found that two counties, Kakamega and Embu, have a high prevalence of Mai... Read More