Episode Details

In this episode hosted by Ramah Nyang, we are joined by Prof. XN Iraki - Economist at the University of Nairobi, Dr Lucy Muthoni - Mathematics and Actuarial Science Senior Lecturer at Strathmore University, Dickson Magecha - Executive Director, Africa FX Trading at Standard Chartered Bank DIFC, and Ken Opalo - Political Scientist at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service to discuss subsidies and their effectiveness.

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Show Notes

00:01:40 What are subsidies?

00:04:01 Effectiveness of subsidies

00:09:14 Govt’s resistance to cutting taxes

00:13:11 Make agricultural subsidies effective

00:28:15 Tax burden created by subsidies

00:37:28 Making Kenyan farmers competitive

00:45:53 Expanding the tax base

00:53:09 Structures to ensure that subsidies work

01:00:19 Restructuring local debt

01:08:54 Tax policy

01:16:47 Warehouse receipt systems

01:21:53 Translate research ideas into viable market solutions

01:29:38 Closing remarks