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Articles by Vivian Ochola
What Soda Consumption Really Tells Us About Kenyan Incomes
Post date: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 Category: household income By: Vivian Ochola, Introduction On August 12, 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mr. Mbadi sparked public debate with a seemingly simple economic question: does rising soda consumption mean Kenyans are wealthier and have more disposable income? Reports indicate that he argued soft drink consumption had increased across the country, suggesting that people had more money in their pockets.
Are More People Really a Problem? Evidence from the Simon Abundance Index
Are More People Really a Problem? Evidence from the Simon Abundance Index Post date: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 Category: Population growth Introduction Population growth has long been a source of debate, with concerns about its implications for economic development, food security, and the availability of natural resources influencing policymakers and economists alike.
Excise Duties and Regional Integration: Is Kenya Undermining Its Biggest Export Market?
Excise Duties and Regional Integration: Is Kenya Undermining Its Biggest Export Market? Post date: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 Free trade has long been recognized as one of the key drivers of economic growth, industrialization, and regional prosperity. By reducing barriers to trade, countries can specialize according to their comparative advantages, expand markets for domestic producers, and enhance consumer welfare through lower prices and greater product variety.
Saving in the Shadow of Debt: Does Kenya Have the Fiscal Space for a Sovereign Wealth Fund?
Saving in the Shadow of Debt: Does Kenya Have the Fiscal Space for a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Post date: Wed, May 20, 2026 Category: Sovereign Wealth Fund Introduction. Kenya first introduced a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) Bill in 2014, proposed by Dr. Mbui Wagacha, to establish a fund anchored on stabilization, infrastructure development, and savings for future generations, financed mainly through anticipated mineral revenues. However, the Bill lapsed before enactment.
Rethinking Famine in Kenya: Why Kenya’s Famines Are Not Just Ecological but Economic
Rethinking Famine in Kenya: Why Kenya’s Famines Are Not Just Ecological but Economic Post date: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 Category: Drought and Famine In recent years, millions of Kenyans have required food assistance during prolonged droughts. According to reports by the National Drought Monitoring Authority, more than 3 million people have at times faced acute food insecurity when rains failed across large parts of the country.
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