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3 weeks ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
Kenya’s policymaking landscape is often plagued by “bikeshedding,” also known as Parkinson’s Law of Triviality. This phenomenon describes the tendency to dwell on minor issues while neglecting critical ones, hindering effective governance and transformative reforms. It is not just a behavioural quirk but a symptom of deeper systemic, cognitive, and institutional failures.
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3 weeks ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Anthony Mwangi |Mathews Ndanyi
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anthony Mwangi
As we stand on the precipice of significant changes in the US trade policy, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) looms large on the frontline of international commerce. Established in 2000 to promote US–African trade, Agoa has allowed eligible sub-Saharan African countries, including Kenya, to export goods duty-free. This arrangement has been a lifeline for the Kenyan economy, particularly its apparel sector, which averages $500 million (Sh64 billion) in exports annually.
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1 month ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
As one of Kenya’s most vital staples, maize is the lifeblood of many households and the foundation of a significant portion of our economy. Its importance cannot be overstated: Kenyans consume approximately four million bags of maize monthly, translating to 48 million bags annually, with a staggering value of around Sh250 billion, positioning maize as our most traded commodity. However, the reality of maize production tells a different—and alarming—story.
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1 month ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
As we stand on the precipice of significant changes in US trade policy, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) looms large on the frontline of international commerce. Established in 2000 to promote US–Africa trade, Agoa has allowed eligible sub-Saharan African countries, including Kenya, to export goods duty-free. This arrangement has been a lifeline for the Kenyan economy, particularly its apparel sector, which averages $500 million in exports annually.
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1 month ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
The building and construction sector in Kenya is a significant contributor to the country's economy, accounting for approximately 4.1 percent of the Gross Domestic product (GDP) in 2023. However, recent economic policies have created challenges for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in this sector. This article examines the plight of MSMEs in Kenya's building and construction sector and calls for a strategic policy reconsideration in the 2025/2026 Finance Bill.
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2 months ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Anthony Mwangi
In SummaryKenya is the largest exporter of garments under the African Growth and Opportunity Act programme. We pride ourselves on manufacturing for big names such as H&M, Levi’s, JC Penny, Wrangler, and Otto, among others.
This might surprise you, but Kenya is one of the global
suppliers of big fashion brands in America. In fact, Kenya is the largest
exporter of garments under the African Growth and Opportunity Act programme.
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2 months ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Anthony Mwangi
Kenya’s manufacturing sector stands at a crucial juncture. Despite marginal growth over the years, the sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has declined from about 12 per cent in 2012 to 7.6 per cent in 2024. In stark contrast, sectors like telecommunications and banking have flourished, underscoring the urgent need to rejuvenate manufacturing as a cornerstone of economic growth.
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2 months ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
For most Kenyans, medical bills fundraising groups are a common feature in their WhatsApp groups. And if they are not using the chat app, they are stumbling upon posts asking for contributions to paybills for a needy case here or an emergency there. As Africans, we believe in coming to the help of those in need. In Kenya in particular, we have the spirit of Harambee where we are always ready to come together to help those facing a pressing issue.
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2 months ago | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Anthony Mwangi
In the 1970s and 1980s, Kenya's maize milling industry was largely controlled by a handful of large corporations, delivering maize flour that was omnipresent, even in the most remote villages. Local posho mills, often run by cooperative societies, struggled with inefficiencies and outdated technology. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has radically shifted. Currently, tier 1 millers hold circa 20 percent of the market share, primarily through supermarkets.
