Economics

In-depth articles, analysis and professional commentary on economics from The Accountant Journal — 5 articles published.

5 articles

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Cover StoryBy CPA Peter Kibet Kitur22 May 20269 min read

Balancing Fiscal Ambition With Economic Reality

Kenya's FY2026/27 Post-Budget Analysis

The Budget arrives amid global uncertainty and domestic fiscal adjustment. A detailed reading of revenue assumptions, expenditure pressure and what the Finance Act 2026 means for business planning.

EconomyBy CPA Robert Mwangi19 May 20268 min read

Managing Non-Performing Loans: The 360° Loan Process

Impact of NPLs on Profitability & Liquidity

From lending decisions and customer engagement to regulation, recovery and the growing role of technology — how weak credit management erodes profitability and shareholder value.

ICPAK Opinion PieceBy The Accountant Journal15 May 20266 min read

Beyond the Pump: Lessons from Kenya's Fuel Crisis

Fuel is a strategic enabler of productivity, trade, mobility and food security. When its price rises sharply, the losses appear in fewer trips made, thinner margins and children kept home from school.

Youth InsightBy Mourine Warui4 May 20265 min read

Every Adult Wishes They Had Been Taught Money in School

Why Financial Literacy Must Be a Core Part of The Curriculum

Millennials and Gen-Z keep repeating the same line: “I wish they taught this in school.” Financial literacy belongs in the curriculum — not as an elective, but as a compulsory subject.

Pen OffBy Jim McFie1 May 20264 min read

Frugality and Financial Well-Being

Thrift remains one of the most important yet undervalued virtues in modern society. Financial stability is shaped less by income than by everyday choices.