XN Iraki
KenyaacademicMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Professor XN Iraki is an esteemed academic at the University of Nairobi, specializing in economics and public policy. He is known for his critical insights on the Kenyan economy, often emphasizing the disconnect between government reports and the lived realities of ordinary citizens. Iraki advocates for the need for independent assessments of economic conditions, arguing that official narratives may overlook the struggles faced by the populace, including joblessness and rising living costs.
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Prof XN Iraki expressed concerns about the onboarding of Kenyans to SHA.
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiumsKenya· 2026-08-11
Economist Prof XN Iraki notes that many Kenyans only pay premiums when ill.
Health insurance reforms echo NHIF failures, add new burdensKenya· 2025-08-04
Prof XN Iraki from the UoN School of Business highlighted the lack of synergy between universities, businesses, and government.
Varsities urged to help bridge knowledge gap in textile sectorKenya· 2025-05-15
Prof XN Iraki, an economist at the University of Nairobi, discussed the economic challenges affecting insurance payments.
Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contributionKenya· 2025-05-01
Prof XN Iraki warned that Kenyan goods destined for the US would become more expensive due to the tariffs.
Trump tariffs threaten Kenya's Sh72b exportsKenya· 2025-04-03
Prof XN Iraki, a professor at the University of Nairobi, noted that Treasury should do the job and leave it to independent observers to give the verdict on the state of the economy.
Falling prices: Mbadi's math doesn't add upKenya· 2025-03-14
