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Institute of Economic Affairs is a Public Policy think tank that seeks to promote pluralism of ideas through open, active and informed public debates
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Interesting piece of advice to students👍
“Curious students are usually best performers regardless of what they have studied” ~
@IEAKwame
Source:
@mtandaomanenos
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Today, 2 students from Kenyatta University Economics Students Association (
@kuesaku
) visited the
@IEAKenya
. They had a brief discussion with
@IEAKwame
about possible mentorship programme and
#Finacebill2023
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HAPPENING NOW: Launch of the Macro Policy Study "And Then Floods...The document provides a critical assessment of IMF conditionality on Kenya, 2021 - present.
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Indebted: Kenya’s journey to debt crisis: The Feeding Trough. Watch this series by
@AfUncensored
…
@johnallannamu
Cc
@IEAKwame
📹
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"We are solving a problem that does not exist by talking about a housing fund, says
@IEAKwame
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📺Missed our webinar on Kenya's economic crimes with
@DavidNdii
? No worries - A recording of the conversation is available on our YouTube channel
@IEAKwame
@Watimz
@LeoKemboi
@j2mutua
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📣 The Adam Smith Scholars Program is now accepting applications!
This program is designed to elevate the debate on public policy in 🇰🇪 by selecting & training young, astute & independent minds to understand & interpret economic events.
To apply, 📩 admin
@ieakenya
.or.ke
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"If you study economics as a subject to get a job, you will be fulfilled. But you can only be truly fulfilled if you study economics as a method and a way of thinking to help you analyse job and business situations, or learn to create value in one way or another" ~
@IEAKwame
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Message from the CEO,
@IEAKwame
in celebration for being ranked position 2nd in 🇰🇪 and 7th in the Continent according to the 2020 Global go-to Think Tank Index Report by
@LauderInstitute
👇
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An interesting read by
@IEAKwame
:Aukot has right diagnosis but wrong treatment via
@dailynation
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"If you look at the public discourse, everybody seems to think that the solution to Kenya’s debt distress problem is to stop borrowing. Unfortunately, that is not possible because if the government stops borrowing today government operations will come to a crash" ~
@IEAKwame
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Today
@IEAKwame
conducted training for the
@IEAKenya
staff on public economics and tax elasticity.
#TaxIncidence
#Taxes
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If you really want to understand the issue of public debt in Kenya, please tune in TOMORROW to X Spaces at 7:00 PM EAT. We are in serious trouble, people. This country needs to shape up!
#economicliteracy
Link:
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𝐀𝐳𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧- an article by
@LeoKemboi
&
@IEAKwame
#KenyaPublicSquare
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Happening Tomorrow!
✨Join
@IEAKwame
and the
@IEAKenya
team tomorrow as they break down the
#FinanceBill2024
in an interesting manner🆒.
Starting from 11.00 am here:
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Did you miss our webinar on Analysis of Finance Bill, 2024?
Watch the recording at 💻
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In case you missed it, presentation by Prof.
@bantigito
on Artificial Intelligence in Kenya is now available on YouTube
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"Food provision largely is an income problem, so if people don’t have incomes it doesn’t matter whether production exists & this is where I have a problem with AU & African advocates, most of the plans are production related -
@IEAKwame
Food
#supplychains
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Nairobi and Kampala have become East Africa’s illicit financial flow (IFFs) capitals that receive or process billions of dollars in stolen funds from South Sudan, fuelling inflation at home & financing civil war in the world’s youngest nation. LINK:
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"Consumption of clothing and footwear whether mitumba or new clothes depend on the income that is available to people" -
@IEAKwame
#MitumbaTradeKE
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"Southern Voice (
@SVoice2030
) has done a successful job in trying to bring to the fore the ideas of think tanks that are based in lower middle-income countries phrasing them as part of the global debate ~
@IEAKwame
#KIPPRAConference2023
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This afternoon our CEO
@IEAKwame
received officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Enterprise Singapore; Yatin Bin YUSOF-High Commissioner to Kenya, Victor HUI & Linn NEO where they discussed Kenya’s state of economy, global economic corporation & EAC and AfCTA.
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INDEBTED: Kenya's Journey to a Debt Crisis. Listen to Part 3: Dams, Dollars and
#Debt
Ceilings by
@AfUncensored
@johnallannamu
where
@IEAKwame
is one of the interviewees'.
Full clip
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📢This Friday
@DavidNdii
will be speaking at our
#webinar
on: Explaining my proposal for a Lifeline Fund and How it Would Help MSEs in Kenya.
@DannMwangi
@adengat
@TerryanneChebet
@AginaAby
@Ramah_Nyang
@OndiroOganga
@DenisOtienoKE
@obrienkimani
@dailynation
👇
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Missed our webinar on "Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Kenya"
@bantigito
@IEAKwame
@stevejairo
@LeoKemboi
@j2mutua
@Watimz
No worries - A recording of the conversation is available on our YouTube channel
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"One of the things that the price mechanism allows you to do is to condense as much information as is possible in a single price" -
@IEAKwame
discuss mobilising finance for biodiversity
#conservation
at
@T20org
Dialogue in
#Shillong
.
📹
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Did you know🤔that Kenya’s economy has been ranked mostly unfree since 1997? Major obstacles to greater economic freedom include a lack of judicial effectiveness, poor government integrity, and grave problems with fiscal health.
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It’s time to say goodbye! Adam Smith Scholar (Oskar Holtmann) completes his 3 months internship. He made exemplary intellectual & social contributions to
@IEAKenya
. His intellectual curiosity, openness towards debate & treatment of peers are a hallmark of what we envision.
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You’re invited for a virtual public forum! Join us as we present the results & findings of the two indexes on the comparison of county health system capacity with population risk on 28.04.2020 from 2-4 p.m.👇
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New publication alert! 🚨
New paper just out ➡️And Then, Floods..
A critical macroeconomic assessment of IMF Conditionality on Kenya, 2021-present.👇
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Hi everyone, join us now for our
#tweetchat
as we examine the National Budget of FY 2023/23.
#IEAKEBudget2023
Key summary👇
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"Patriotism becomes bad economics when it demands that taxpayers dedicate billions of shillings to recapitalise firms that serve elites, while callously letting 200,000 kids attend worthless village polytechnics because of a shortage of spaces in high schools,
@IEAKwame
"
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Hi everyone, welcome to our tweetchat on: The cost of implementing BBI CAB II: Proposals on chapter 8 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 which is about to start very soon.
@IEAKwame
@annah_kemmy
@Barasa_Moureen
from
@IEAKenya
are ready to answer your questions!
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Join
@IEAKwame
,
@LeoKemboi
@AlternativesGrp
this Thursday on
@XSpaces
! All are welcome.
#economicliteracy
#rudekenyan
⏰7.30 pm EAT
Link:
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Be the first to hear our podcasts and to watch our videos on economic and public policy issues. Subscribe to
@IEAKenya
's youtube. HERE:
@IEAKwame
@LeoKemboi
@j2mutua
@JackyKagume
@nyorude
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“Large scale farmers in Kenya appropriate most of the government subsidy. They use that to have food. We might have a bumper harvest but I don’t think for the people whose incomes were crashed by both Covid and inflation, much has changed -
@IEAKwame
#NCBAEconomicForum2023
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The IEA just concluded training of CSOs in Kisumu&Bungoma counties on Public Sector Accountability &Kenya's Public Procurement System. The objective is to build literacy on access and use of procurement data for evidence-based advocacy towards a more transparent&efficient system.
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Join us this 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 on
#TwitterSpaces
for an insightful discussion with
@IEAKenya
PFM team and
@IEAKwame
as we unpack the National Budget of FY 2023/24.👇
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Webinar Alert🚨! On July 06, 2021 we will be joined by
@bantigito
for a discussion on: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Kenya - Where are We?
@IEAKwame
@stevejairo
@LeoKemboi
@Watimz
@j2mutua
👇
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𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱: 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐀𝐂
Join us tomorrow from 10:00am EAT
🔗
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We recently launched a study titled "And Then, Floods..
A critical macroeconomic assessment of IMF Conditionality on Kenya, 2021-present"
Ten Antecedents 🧵👇
1. Low Growth: From 1990-2019, Kenya per capita real GDP, measured in 2017 International US$, grew by just a
quarter.
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Read this
#Opinionpiece
by
@IEAKwame
on "Are Kenya's latest gross domestic product growth figures credible?"
@IEAKenya
@j2mutua
@JackyKagume
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Kenyans at the base of the pyramid experience economic hardship each time an out-of-pocket payment is necessary. It is often too big in relation to a household’s monetary ability.
via
@SVoice2030
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Did you know❓That
@IEAKenya
was ranked 2nd in 🇰🇪 and 7th in Sub Saharan Africa, according to the 2020 Global Index Report by the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania.
#IEAIsAThinkTank
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Kwame Owino to PS Hinga: I respect the professionalism within government, but I have to tell you that you’ve got the economics and funding model wrong
#TheBigConversation
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Earlier today
@IEAKwame
,
@LeoKemboi
and
@Jackykagume
made a presentation on East Africa Macroeconomic Review during the Old Mutual Investment Group Conference (E.A) 2023 dubbed "Navigating Opportunities in A Challenging Investment Landscape".
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@IEAKwame
during a Q & A with
@Ramah_Nyang
as he discusses the impact of Finance Bill which was signed into law by the President this week.
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“I chose applied statistics & economics as a discipline because I always wanted to effectively conduct research & present accurate results by using proper data collection methods, & employing the correct analyses.” Melody Njeru, M & E Officer.
@IEAKwame
#MEETTHEIEAFAMILY
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Read the full report on A Diagnosis of the Public Procurement System in Kenya. 👇
🔗
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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! "Fundamental lessons from regional economic communities for the African Continental Free Trade Area: A case study of the East African Community" by
@IEAKenya
@DavidOwiro
@joanakoth1
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@IEAKenya
in response to the
@NAssemblyKE
call for the public to provide their input into the finance Bill 2023 have prepared some comments with a summary which shows various amendments proposed by the bill and justification of each of the proposal 👇
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@IEAKenya
analysis shows that 91.5% of households buy second-hand clothes (𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚) worth Ksh 1000 and below, and 8.5% buy second-hand clothes worth Ksh 1000 and above.
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In a country choking on debt, some ward reps are earning up to three times their salaries through hefty allowances. Really! 🤔
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📡Join the conversation TOMORROW as our speaker Dr.
@DavidNdii
one of the foremost economists in Kenya will be discussing about: Does Kenya need an Amnesty Policy for Economic Crimes?
👉LINK:
Don't miss this insightful discussion!
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This morning
@kathryntoure
and Nancy Ndungu both of
@IDRC_CRDI
paid
@IEAKwame
a courtesy call where they discussed a wide range of issues key among them new funding opportunity for
@IEAKenya
@LeoKemboi
@stevejairo
@JackyKagume
@j2mutua
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🔊SAVE THE DATE: Our upcoming Webinar
#24of2021
is on: The Kenya AfCFTA Implementation Strategy: Highlights & Opportunities'
🗓️ 29 June 2021
⌛️ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EAT
@AfCFTA_Kenya
@AfricaTradeLink
@KenTrade_G2B
@TradeMarkEastA
@TradeLawCentre
@KenInvest
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IEA has produced research & information on economic & policy issues in Kenya for more than 25 years. But who are the people behind this work? In a series of mini-interviews, our followers will get glimpses into the everyday realities of our researchers. 👉
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ARTICLE: Are Matatus the main Cause of Traffic Congestion in Kenya🤔?
🔗
@barasa_moureen
@IEAKwame
@LeoKemboi
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𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝?
Join our tweet chat on Wednesday from 2:00PM EAT as we discuss the 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝟐 & 𝐐𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟏
#TrackingOurShillingKE
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"Out of the Kshs. 846 Billion deficit, most of it will come from internal sources which are basically domestic borrowing and what this means is that the displacement effect of government borrowing on other private sector firms will continue ~
@IEAKwame
#KEBudget2022_23
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ALL ARE WELCOME! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tweetchat: Is Implementation of the National Government Budget for FY 2020/21 on Track? This Friday April 23rd at 2:00pm!
#TrackingOurShillingsKE
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🗣️Don't miss this upcoming webinar with Sekou Owino, Head of Legal & Training
@NationAfrica
& Waikwa Wanyoike, Litigation Director
@OSFJustice
where they will talk about "Separation of Powers: Implications for Economic Development".🔥
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Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m for our webinar on
#Covid19
: Effects on Health Care Financing, Access and Human Resource Supply.
@IEAKwame
@OgejoW
@j2mutua
@MichelleOnditi
@LeoKemboi
👇
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The IMF and World Bank are now warning that East Africa’s economies are heading towards economic asymmetry—a situation in which debt servicing will be met at the expense of equally pressing social commitments.
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Kenya’s debt has changed from being productive to unproductive 😟thereby creating a net burden on the country in increased taxation.
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It a wrap ending 2019 on a high note🥳Thank you to everyone who has supported us in one way or another 🥂 to many more. Happy holidays
@IEAKwame
@LeoKemboi
@j2mutua
@MichelleOnditi
@DJattani
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“I actually started out as an intern and have risen from ranks as a research assistant to assistant programme officer thanks to the mentorship and training programmes that I received from my mentors at
@IEAKenya
.” Researcher, Noah Wamalwa.
@IEAKwame
@j2mutua
#MEETTHEIEAFAMILY
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October 10-20, 2022 - Our CEO
@IEAKwame
was invited by Raisina Forum for Future of Diplomacy in New Delhi,🇮🇳 to discuss "Development-Focused Diplomacy: Partnerships of the 21st Century". The event was hosted by
@orfonline
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