A survey involving 1,000 CEOs across various sectors has provided President William Ruto with a roadmap for improving Kenya's business and economic environment. The recommendations, drawn from key industries such as finance,
The article from MSN discusses how over 1,000 CEOs have provided advice to Kenyan President William Ruto on enhancing the business environment in Kenya. The CEOs, through the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), emphasized the need for policy reforms to reduce the cost of doing business, improve infrastructure, and streamline regulatory processes. Key recommendations include lowering electricity tariffs, reducing bureaucratic red tape, and addressing the high cost of finance which stifles business growth. They also suggested improvements in tax policies to make them more business-friendly, enhancing security to protect investments, and fostering better public-private partnerships. The overarching goal is to make Kenya more competitive on a global scale, attract more foreign investment, and support local enterprises in scaling up, thereby boosting economic growth and job creation.