Episode 27: Inflation

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets.In this episode of Mwango Uncensored held in conjunction with Africa Uncensored, we host International Budget Partnership Country Manager Dr. Abraham Rugo and Economist and University Lecturer Tony Gitonga on a discussion on understanding inflation. We also cover taxation, economic policy coordination, and managing the current economic challenges.Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post.Show Notes00:00:00: Introduction00:01:35: What is inflation?00:04:29: Consumer Price Index00:08:25: Impact of inflation on the ordinary citizen00:12:31: Contagion effect00:22:53: Policies to tame inflation00:28:00: Taxation and policy coordination00:41:58: Economic policies in the Kibaki administration vs the current administration00:49:48: Policies to manage the current economic challenges01:02:18: Economic and political ideology Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe