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Unpacking Kenya's Economic Update

· 56 min

Episode Unpacking Kenya's Economic Update

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In this episode recorded on December 2, 2025, and hosted by Ramah Nyang, we host economists from the World Bank to unpack the latest Kenya Economic Update.Guests:—Ryan Kuo - Economist, World Bank—Jorge Tudela Pye - Country Economist, World Bank.

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Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:00 Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook

00:05:40 Competition and Structural Reforms

00:09:32 Challenges in Tax Revenue and Fiscal Policy

00:16:19 SOEs and Market Competitiveness

00:24:50 Impact of Electricity Prices on Competitiveness

00:28:05 State Support, Governance, and Efficiency in SOEs

00:35:14 Telecommunication Sector Analysis

00:45:22 Macroeconomic Stability, Trade-offs, Challenges, and Solutions

00:52:33 Closing Thoughts

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