Unpacking Kenya's Economic Update

In this episode recorded on December 2, 2025, and hosted by Ramah Nyang, we host economists from the World Bank to unpack the latest Kenya Economic Update.Guests:—Ryan Kuo - Economist, World Bank—Jorge Tudela Pye - Country Economist, World Bank.Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post.Show Notes00:00:00 Introduction00:03:00 Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook00:05:40 Competition and Structural Reforms00:09:32 Challenges in Tax Revenue and Fiscal Policy00:16:19 SOEs and Market Competitiveness00:24:50 Impact of Electricity Prices on Competitiveness00:28:05 State Support, Governance, and Efficiency in SOEs00:35:14 Telecommunication Sector Analysis00:45:22 Macroeconomic Stability, Trade-offs, Challenges, and Solutions00:52:33 Closing Thoughts Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe