Ken Gichinga

Ken Gichinga

economist Kenya

Ken Gichinga is the chief economist at Mentoria Economics, known for his critical insights into Kenya's economic policies. He has voiced concerns regarding the Affordable Housing Levy, arguing that it diminishes the purchasing power of Kenyans and creates a weaker economic situation. Gichinga emphasizes that the demand for housing is high, but the levy undermines job creation and economic stability, complicating the path to affordable housing.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
151,533
Power
299$
Sentiment
4.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 4.33 0.26% +10% 53,771,296 151,533 $106,000 299$
Totals 3 53,771,296 151,533 $106,000 299$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Ken Gichinga pointed out that the affordable housing levy has eroded the purchasing power of Kenyans. 4

The Standard: Income problem with the State's housing agenda

Kenya Kenya: Ken Gichinga, chief economist at Mentoria Economics, said other factors limiting the impact that lower fuel and power prices might have on households are at play. 6

The Standard: Why you are yet to feel impact of lower fuel, power prices

Kenya Kenya: Ken Gichinga is the chief economist at Mentoria Economics who argues that the model is twisted and diminishes the purchasing power of Kenyans. 3

The Standard: State struggles to justify contentious housing levy