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The Impact of Last Year's Elections on Kenya's Economy and the Potential for Rebound

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  The recent elections in Kenya had a profound impact on the country's economy, resulting in contraction and significant challenges for the new administration led by President Ruto. This article explores how the elections contributed to the economic downturn, the failures of the current administration to address the contraction, and the potential for the Kenyan economy to rebound. Election-induced Economic Contraction: The uncertainty and political instability surrounding last year's elections created a negative business environment. Investors hesitated, and consumer confidence dropped, leading to a contraction in various sectors of the economy. Local dairies, for instance, faced reduced demand and lower production due to decreased consumer spending. Failures of the Ruto Administration: Despite high expectations, the Ruto administration has struggled to implement effective economic policies to counter the contraction. Mismanage...

Will Kenyan Economy Rebound After Contraction

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 President William Ruto's main goal to rejuvenate Kenya's economy is confronted with worldwide headwinds and strong political resistance. For a man who climbed to the office on the guarantee to lead a circle back in the fortunes of those at the lower part of the pyramid, Ruto faces a difficult undertaking to satisfy his statement. Does he have the financial might to match his political wit?

How AI is revolutionizing Digital marketing, Personalization,Chat-bots, Automation and Predictive Analysis

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How AI is revolutionizing Digital marketing, Personalization,Chat-bots, Automation and Predictive Analysis AI is revolutionizing digital marketing in many ways, including personalization, Chabot’s, automation, and predictive analysis. Here are some of the ways AI is making an impact in these areas: Personalization : AI is helping to make digital marketing more personalized by using data to create targeted ads and content. By analyzing a user's behavior and preferences, AI can recommend products, services, and content that are more likely to be of interest to them. This not only improves the user's experience but also increases the chances of conversion. Chabots : AI-powered Chabots are becoming increasingly popular in digital marketing. These bots can provide instant customer service, answer frequently asked questions, and even handle transactions. Chabot’s can save businesses time and money by handling routine customer inter...
  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/10/kenyan-court-drops-60-million-corruption-case-against-deputy-president

Hustlers versus Dynasties? The Elusive Quest for Issue-Based Politics in Kenya

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COP27AfricanVoice

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  At least for now the scorching sun had to take a momentarily break and we welcome the season of the short rains. Everything that breathes under the sky is filled with life, the magic of rain. It’s true when they say “water is life”.The green canopy will soon resurface and the earth’s crust will be restored, at least for now. Where am from the silent valley will soon roar back to life, and the sounds of soaring river Chania will reverberate through the trout valley. At dusk, the crickets chirped monotonously and the cloaking frogs will join the rhythm, yes, all I need is my sleep done in perfect, natural harmony to fantasize my ego and fade away the bewilderments of my life. In perfect control of my life, Finished building my castles in the air, now searching for the elixir of life. In our times this river brought fortunes and calamities in equal measures. The river would deliver huge chunks of trees from Aberdares mountains, at least the families that had lived along the river li...

A Cabinet of Curiosities

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  President William Ruto's first cabinet was announced after some delay on 27 September, and a curious collection it was. With 22 cabinet secretaries, plus the President, Deputy President and the Attorney General (ex-officio), there are 25 seats at that august table.  So, let's take a look at Ruto's choices. First, only four of 25 have held ministerial level office before (Ruto himself, Musalia Mudavadi, Davis Chirchir, Simon Chelugui). It is not a cabinet with much experience in governing. Mudavadi's elevation to Prime Cabinet Secretary gives the government gravitas, but its not obvious he had much influence on his colleagues' selection and how much actual power he will wield remains to be seen, especially as his role and that of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua overlap significantly (just as Ruto and Fred Matangi's did before).  Only one of Kenyatta's CS's (Chelugui) was retained and continuity was not seen as of value.  Second, Ruto did not attempt t...