Anthony Mutahi Kimaru

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: However, if we want to achieve economic take-off that we so desire, and that is within reach, we must provide a legal framework. When we look at countries that were at the same level with Kenya at Independence, the so-called Asian Tigers, they have now industrialised. We have The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: However, if we want to achieve economic take-off that we so desire, and that is within reach, we must provide a legal framework. When we look at countries that were at the same level with Kenya at Independence, the so-called Asian Tigers, they have now industrialised. We have The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: been left behind, but we are working hard to catch up with them. We have been told by the World Bank and other assessors that our economy is doing very well. We are one of the best destinations for investment. We have an environment that is good for investment internationally. In Africa, we are rated about the third best investment destination. In terms of the economy and in financial services, we are ranked third after South Africa and Nigeria. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: been left behind, but we are working hard to catch up with them. We have been told by the World Bank and other assessors that our economy is doing very well. We are one of the best destinations for investment. We have an environment that is good for investment internationally. In Africa, we are rated about the third best investment destination. In terms of the economy and in financial services, we are ranked third after South Africa and Nigeria. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: The Nairobi International Financial Centre will provide direct foreign investments into the country. One of the objectives of this Bill or the establishment of the Nairobi International Financial Centre is to see that direct financial investments will be made here. The international financial centre will also provide employment to Kenyans. Once it is established, as much as we will have people coming from outside to support the venture, we will also have our own Kenyans working there. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: The Nairobi International Financial Centre will provide direct foreign investments into the country. One of the objectives of this Bill or the establishment of the Nairobi International Financial Centre is to see that direct financial investments will be made here. The international financial centre will also provide employment to Kenyans. Once it is established, as much as we will have people coming from outside to support the venture, we will also have our own Kenyans working there. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: We shall also benefit a lot from the expertise that will come from outside. We will have very many professionals with the relevant financial expertise to enrich our local bank of expertise. It will also connect the economy to the global financial market. When I was leading a cooperative society and we were looking for finance, it was hard to get any finances locally. The local interest rates were very high. Internationally, we got rates that were almost half what we were getting in Kenya. Accessing offshore finance was not an easy thing, but with the Nairobi International Financial Centre, ... view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: We shall also benefit a lot from the expertise that will come from outside. We will have very many professionals with the relevant financial expertise to enrich our local bank of expertise. It will also connect the economy to the global financial market. When I was leading a cooperative society and we were looking for finance, it was hard to get any finances locally. The local interest rates were very high. Internationally, we got rates that were almost half what we were getting in Kenya. Accessing offshore finance was not an easy thing, but with the Nairobi International Financial Centre, ... view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: I have already said that capital will be much cheaper. We know that most of the capital that is available internationally might be much cheaper than what we have here in Kenya. We know that the cheaper the capital, the greater the impetus it gives to economic growth because people can invest little money and in turn get more returns. view
• 11 May 2017 in National Assembly: I have already said that capital will be much cheaper. We know that most of the capital that is available internationally might be much cheaper than what we have here in Kenya. We know that the cheaper the capital, the greater the impetus it gives to economic growth because people can invest little money and in turn get more returns. view