Jimnah Mbaru
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Regarding JKIA we should have invited a strategic investor who is an airport operator, sell them 25% shares, list 25%shares on NSE to raise funds to modernise the airport and thereafter issue a Corporate BOND for any additional funds required. This model has been used and works.
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I realized long time ago that in politics Loyalty pays higher Dividends than Intelligence. Do you now agree?
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India gained its independence from Britain in 1947. Kenya gained its independence from Britain in 1963, only 16 years later.Yet India is today coming to help Kenya upgrade its infrastructure.This says a lot about Kenya’s managerial and entrepreneurial capacity.
What do you think?
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All things said and done
@RailaOdinga
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Central Bank of Kenya wanted to raise Kshs 75 billion. The market offered Kshs 151 billion. This shows that there is a lot of money not being invested. This is a sad situation. It reflects delayed investments. Is political uncertainty to blame?
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I think that Hon Raila Odinga has, over time,matured into a great leader and statesman.
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Today is my last day as a director of Nairobi Stock exchange as I am retiring and not offering myself for reelection. I wish all the remaining and incoming directors all the best. Thank you.
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If you want to test your courage and understanding of economics, read this book : ‘The Economics of Growth’ by Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt.
Please let me know what you think.
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Nairobi can develop to be Africa’s Business Capital. What do you think?
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange should takeover the CDSC and drop these proposed fees.We need to continue to reduce the costs of trading securities on the exchange. In our small market the CDSC should be the BACKOFFICE of the Trading Floor.
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If Kenyans spent just 50% of their time on economics instead of talking politics, this country would be very wealthy.
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Without any doubt the Kibaki-Raila coalition delivered a lot for Kenyans although it was a marriage with a lot of challenges.
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Kenyans are interesting people. How come Kivutha Kibwana and Kipchoge did not get any honors from the Government in 2018 after all what they have done for the glory of Kenya?
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I have have always wondered why our university students have never shown or demonstrated their anger and aghast at the level of corruption in this country. Can someone explain to us why they are so silent.
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Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga had something in common. They surrounded themselves with highly educated people.
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I would like to clarify that I have never met Hon Sakaja or his representatives for an interview or any other procedure or process related to the Nairobi County Gubernatorial race, unlike what was stated in Daily Nation of 27th April. I am not even a member of UDA Party.
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I support Hon Murathe’s suggestion that we should have a government of NATIONAL UNITY. Hon Raila Odinga should join the government so that the country can deal with the post Coronavirus economic challenges.This crisis requires total focus by government. Bring Raila on board.
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When I look at our country, Kenya, I see the following leaders who can make maximum difference to transform Kenya into a modern, progressive and awealthy nation. Raila followed by Martha Karua and Kivutha Kibwana. These three leaders are currently the best bet on future of Kenya.
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We may disagree with a judicial judgement but we RESPECT our judiciary. Full stop.
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This is serious marketing of Kenya. A great Ambassador for Kenya. Hope we can go out and make a follow up with the necessary incentives for investors.
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman on why American investors should invest in the East African country.
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Nairobi should be established as an African Trade and Investment Hub. It is well located with a good air-travel hub, reasonable medical and educational hubs among others. This should be a good agenda for the new city government. What do you think?
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Loyalty to a political party is fundamental and imperative, otherwise the purpose of political parties will cease.Parties exist to acquire political power and retain political power.Those who do not subscribe to this philosophy should be expelled from such a political party.Amen
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A great leader must have the following traits:
1, Must surround himself/herself with great and intelligent
people.
2, He/She must be genuinely be interested in improving the welfare of his people.
3, He/She should have NO interest in accumulating wealth.
Do you agree?
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Nairobi Stock Exchange should hold a crisis meeting to determine which companies should be suspended from listing until they can prove that they are viable. Serena hotels and others have closed and we have no idea whether they will open again or not. Let’s save investors agony.
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At the conclusion of our 2017 elections,including petitions,Kenya will have lost over Kshs 100billion.A very big sum.Democracy is expensive.
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The government should release strategic grains reserves into the market at a very low price of say Kshs 500 per bag. This should help to bring down the price of unga, to about Kshs 30 per packet. Unemployed people ,due to lockup ,can benefit enormously.
What do you think?
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I recommend this book: ‘How Countries Compete’ - strategy, structure, and government in the global economy.
By Richard H. K. Vietor
Read it and let me know what you think.
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Raila Odinga is a practical politician. He is making peace with many leaders. He does not need enemies at this time. The handshake is good for this country. I support it.
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I studied in Switzerland and noted its great wealth and high standards of living. I keep on asking myself why can't Kenya adopt some of the strategies switzerland used to help Kenya grow fast and faster. Someone answer me why we can't.
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I suggest we change River Road to Kenneth Matiba Road. It would be a fitting honor for this hero of the second liberation in Kenya.
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I think a movie on"The life and times of Raila Odinga"would a great hit and success just like The Black Panther.Maybe someone should make it
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Can Nairobi be developed to be ‘Affica’s Business Capital’? What should we do to achieve this vision?
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After 2017 elections,Kenya should consider a single 7 year term for the President.Presidential reelections bring unnecessary uncertainties.
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The Central Bank of Kenya should reduce the current cash ratio from 4.5% to 0%This would result in increased liquidity within banks with reduced cost of credit.Banks would increase lending to private sector with lower interest rates.Threat of inflation is not a concern for now.
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Amazing how people forget. They even forgot to send me best wishes for birthday today 18th March. Human beings!
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If laws and regulations are unreasonable citizens start ignoring them. We are almost there now.
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I have noticed that the prices on
@NSE
are still moving up. The market appears confident that there will be no political crisis in Kenya.
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I still think this country would be better served by a vibrant, broad based National , Economic and Social Council, (NESC) like the one which existed during the time of late President Mwai Kibaki and Hon Raila Odinga. That council helped the country to create Vision 2030.
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Hon Raila Odinga is doing a great job bringing peace in South Sudan which is a new nation. South Sudan is potentially a great market for Kenya's goods and exports. We should all support Raila' s efforts .
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“Leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others. It is not an opportunity to satisfy personal greed.”
Former President Mwai Kibaki.
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In a couple of years, Ethiopia will be largest exporter of textiles and shoes to Kenya. Their manufacturing base is expanding fast. Could we expect a trade war with Ethiopia in future?
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Happy birthday Raila Amollo Odinga. You have been a great source of inspiration and symbol of determination for many in this continent. One day Kenyans will know you always meant good for Kenya.
#HappyBirthdayRaila
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The brain child of Vision 2030 was the National Economic and Social Council. Why did the government kill this council ?
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We must congratulate Prof Magogha on his appointment as Cabinet Secretary of education. Now we have someone who understands our education challenges. Wish him all the best in his new appointment.
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I am glad 2018 is over. It was a year full of disappointments, embarrassments and many insults. I forgive everyone who made that year very difficult for me.
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It is now clear that with our kind of politics and uncertainty following elections,Tanzania economy will overtake Kenya's economy very soon.
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I wonder whether many Kenyas are able to see clearly the relationship between politics&economic growth,un/employment,poverty,investments etc
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Kenya more than ever needs an “ Economic Planning Board” to steer the country out of the forthcoming economic and social quagmire. This Board should be staffed with the best brains in economics and other disciplines.
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I strongly recommend this book “THE MYSTERY OF CAPITAL - why capitalism triumphs in the West and fails everywhere else.” By Hernado De Soto.
It is very illuminating about Africa’s possible challenges of development.
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Hon Aden Dwale has done a lovely and great job for Jubilee Party. Let that performance go on record . Politics is funny and difficult without clear principles but only interests.
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Pump 100 billion in agriculture. You will see the results. Even SGR will have some load on the way back to Mombasa.
@codida
@CalebKaruga
@JimnahMbaru
@nderi_j
@ClanSewe
@DavidNdii
@IEAKwame
@kuirab
@Kvaati
@WehliyeMohamed
your views on the powerful statement?
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My original vision for Nairobi was' Africa's Business Capital'. It was going to be the basis of planning and service delivery in Nairobi.
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I can see that some of these Nairobi gubernatorial candidates admire the ideas I had of transforming Nairobi into Africas Business Capital.
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Since diaspora remittances are the 2nd largest foreign exchange earner,maybe we should have had a 'Minister for Diaspora'.What do you think?
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This book is worth reading “The economics Of The Latecomers’’ Cathing-up, technology transfer and institutions in Germany ,Japan and South Korea. I strongly recommend it to those interested in advocating for progressive economic policies in Africa. Written by Jang-Sup Shin.
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Can someone recommend an interesting book I can read next week.
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All what we( Kenyans) want from the incoming political administration is “ Economic growth and tight budgetary discipline”. The rest will come in the process.
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One gets an impression that tribalism in Kenya might end with the forthcoming elections. People might thereafter be voted on merit.
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Today's turnover at NSE is about Kshs 400mio. Definitely the election and it's uncertainties is affecting our securities market. How sad.
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African Leaders should re-read again this book ‘ How Rich Countries Got Rich....and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor’ by Erik S. Reinert. Very valuable lessons to be found in it.
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This is a piece of gem. I just wish we could act on this advice.
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I wish everyone a successful 2022, a year full of blessings, fulfillments and good health. May everyone’s wishes come true.
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Sometimes I wonder how we Kenyans think.We build Safaricom & M-Pesa as a great brand internationally respected and then we want to break it!
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Is it true that ‘The most dangerous enemy in your life is a close friend who is in competition with you, while you are Not even aware’ ?
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Commercial banks in Kenya should be encouraged to issue script dividend instead of cash dividend.Those shareholders who need cash would sell their shares or script on Nairobi Securities Exchange.That way banks retain their cash while shareholders get the cash. A win win for all.
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Safaricom should appoint the BEST person to be its Chief Executive Officer irrespective of whether he is a Kenyan or not. Meritocracy should be the guiding principle. United Kingdom has a Central Bank Governor from Canada. Israel had an American as Governor of its Central Bank.
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What worries me is that many Kenyans including very learned people are very attracted to “ Politics of Distribution “ as opposed to “ Politics of Wealth Creation”. What do you think? Am I misguided
@WehliyeMohamed
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@amugira
Norman, you know how I have for so many years fought Grand Mullah when it comes to
@RailaOdinga
. But on this one Baba has abandoned everything he fought for, for decades. He has pulled a hamstring. I don't know how long he will be out.
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Is depression a new kind of a disease afflicting the youth?
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To revive this economy we need
1, deal with the interest rate cap
2,Lower the cash ratio
3,Suspend government procurement for a while.
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I proposed in 2009 that we convert NCPB into a warehouse corporation where maize farmers can store their grains.NCPB to issue warehouse receipts.Then create a commodities exchange where these warehouse receipts can be traded in the secondary market. Problem solved.
@waluwande
Who is going to bear the manufacturing risk? I think a maize trading company would help farmers more than vertical integration.
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What is the true economic value of gambling? Should we allow this practice to continue? What are your thoughts?
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We congratulate H.E. Mike Sonko, the new Governor of Nairobi County. We wish you great success.May the good Lord be your shepherd.
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Now that the Standard Gauge Railway(SGR) is here, what economic activities can we undertake quickly to benefit from it? Any ideas?
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Congratulations are in order for Beatrice Elachi for being elected speaker of Nairobi City County. Well done. We wish all the best.
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The quickest way of getting Kenya's economy back on track is by bringing interest rates down. There are many ways of doing this.
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Kenya reached the highest annual economic growth of 7.7% p.a. in 2007, when President Kibaki was working closely with Hon Raila Odinga.
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I really cannot understand why Nairobi City Council burns this Gikomba market. It provides so many jobs and opportunities. Blackmail?
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Should we continue wearing ties even during this challenging weather in Nairobi? What do the millennials think about the whole idea of wearing ties at work?
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The Govt should issue an infrastructure bond named ‘Hospitality Bond’.The funds from the bond would be used to ‘BUY & LEASEBACK’ assets of distressed hotels.On completion of payment of leases the assets would revert to the owners of the hotels thereby saving them and many jobs.
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This machine can be used to harvest hyacinth in Lake Victoria.
These underwater lawnmowers are helping to keep rivers free of trash.
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I think if we pumped in Kshs 300 billion in the energy sector ,the SGR way, we can compress the time of effective industrialization.
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Hon Raila Odinga is a true nationalist.
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Just read that Germany’s foreign policy is exports-driven. What drives Kenya’s foreign policy?
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You rose to the occasion when it was necessary,you consoled with us when we were grieved, you preached peace.May you
#RIPCorneliusKorir
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Congratulations
@DavidNdii
for a well deserved appointment as Chairman of President’s Economic Council. Economic transformation of Kenya will no longer be just a dream. 👍
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Kenya Government should issue a dollar ($) denominated bond to be listed on NSE as a first step towards developing an African dollar centre. What do you think?
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In 1960's and 1970's our civil service was great,well trained and disciplined.Private sector was proud to poach from it.What happened later?
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This is very surprising to me. Over 1500 tweeps have appreciated my tweet on my retirement. I wasn't expecting this. Kenyans are amazing people. Thanks for your good thoughts and wishes.
Today is my last day as a director of Nairobi Stock exchange as I am retiring and not offering myself for reelection. I wish all the remaining and incoming directors all the best. Thank you.
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Among ALL those aspiring to be 2022 Kenya Presidential candidates WHO will implement the Vision 2030 whereby Kenya will be a middle income country by year 2030 ?
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I think Nairobi could emerge as a Regional Commodities exchange or market. We just need to create the necessary incentives and the appropriate economic and political environment. Do you agree?
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As I sit in my office I wonder what CBK will do to spur the Kenyan economy. Maybe reduce the cash ratio by 2.5%. It might just work.
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I still wonder why Kenya is not a major exporter of meat given all the cows,goats and sheep that are grazing in some parts of this country. Why?
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Indeed. Nairobi university has come of age. It has produced it's first President-elect H.E. William Ruto. It is the beginning. We congratulate the President-elect and his deputy.
The University of Nairobi wishes to congratulate its alumni, President-elect Dr. William Samoei Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua!
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I recommend this book ' How Growth Really Happens ' by Michael H. Best. It discusses The making of economic miracles through production, governance, and Skills. Try it.
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Do you think it is time to review our 2010 constitution? Why? Please answer the question.
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