Wangari Kebuchi

Kenya’s economy is growing, but are households really feeling it? Join Jedidah Wanjagi, our Program Manager, live on The Social Newsroom by @semabox TownHall with @LoyceWendyTalks as they unpack ''Broken Economics'' and explore why growth is not translating into jobs, incomes, and opportunity for many Kenyans. 📅 Today, Monday, 30 March 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 pm (Live) 📺 Watch live on SemaBOX TV – YouTube Tune in live in less than an hour for a clear view of Kenya’s economic realities. @danaceda @wangarikebuchi #BrokenEconomics #KenyaEconomy #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #InclusiveGrowth #TownHallLive #SemaBOX

As of March 2026, Kenya’s public debt stands at KSh 12.29 trillion, now above 67% of GDP and beyond the 55% threshold set by Parliament. More than half of this debt is domestic, which continues to place pressure on local debt servicing and the wider economy. At the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Inclusive Public Debt Management in Mombasa, convened by @MzalendoWatch, @bajeti_hub and the @NDIOfficial , our Programme Manager, John Mburu, reflected on how this reality shapes business decisions and why clear and timely debt information matters for planning. The discussion returned to a practical point. When public debt is difficult to track or understand, uncertainty grows. When information is clear and consistent, businesses are better placed to plan, invest, and manage risk. #PublicFinance #DebtManagement #Kenya #FiscalPolicy #PrivateSector #EconomicStability @wangarikebuchi

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Very disappointed with how @Etihad Airways has handled my case. Their delay on my Nairobi → Abu Dhabi flight caused me to MISS my onward connection in Kuala Lumpur — entirely due to their operational failure. #Etihad #TravelTwitter

@etihad Passengers should not bear financial losses caused by airline delays. I urge @Etihad to urgently review this case and resolve it fairly. #TravelNightmare #FrequentFlyer

@etihad I requested a simple, reasonable resolution: waive the extra baggage fee given the financial hardship caused by THEIR delay. Etihad has refused to assist or take responsibility. This is not acceptable from a global airline.

@etihad Now, on my return trip (Singapore → Abu Dhabi → Nairobi), Etihad is demanding additional baggage fees — almost the SAME amount I already lost because of their disruption. This feels extremely unfair.

As the year winds down, we just want to say thank you to our clients, partners, and friends. Thank you for trusting us, supporting our work, and growing with us throughout 2025. Wishing you a joyful festive season. See you in the New Year! 🥂✨ @wangarimuikia

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗞𝗹𝘂𝘁𝘁𝘇, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹. Carey’s work begins where ideas meet possibility. She builds strategic relationships with governments, development partners, and philanthropic funders, opening doors to collaborations designed to help EG grow with purpose. She also works closely with senior leadership and external partners to spark new initiatives and ensure our programmes are delivered with excellence. Her approach is shaped by more than 15 years of experience in governance and public financial management reform across Africa. This background gives her a clear sense of how strong partnerships, the right resources, and thoughtful design can strengthen public institutions and improve development outcomes. Carey brings this perspective into the way she helps shape opportunities at EG, guided by a passion for regionally led, equity focused, impact driven advisory work. When she is not cultivating partnerships she is running, biking, discovering new places and foods, or spending time with friends and family. We are excited to have Carey shaping the future of Expertise Global. @wangarimuikia

At the Reimagining Public Finance meetings in Washington DC, the session on Leading and Managing Outcome-Led Reform highlighted a central message. Public financial management delivers real value when countries move beyond technical compliance and focus on reforms designed to strengthen institutions and improve service delivery. Kenya’s Accountant General at the @KeTreasury, Jona Wala, offered a clear country perspective which resonated with Expertise Global’s work to advance practical, outcome-driven approaches to PFM. His emphasis on cross-sector coordination and on addressing real bottlenecks in health, education, security and procurement reinforced the importance of systems ensuring public resources translate into results. The discussion underscored a simple truth. Modern public finance is key to better outcomes for citizens and calls for leadership, focus and systems supporting meaningful change. #PublicFinance #Governance #PolicyReform #Leadership #Impact @WorldBank @wangarimuikia

Africa’s industrial transformation is progressing even as governments work with limited public resources and industries cannot reach scale if confined to single-country markets. These conditions are shaping more strategic and focused approaches to growth across the continent. At the @AERCAFRICA Summit 2025 in Nairobi, economists and development practitioners explored how industrial strategies deliver results in real, operating environments. The fireside chat brought together Andy McKay of the University of Sussex as moderator, with contributions from our MD, @wangarimuikia, Francesca Lotti, Dr. Peter Muriu, and Oliver Morrissey. Wangari underscored the importance of prioritising tools aligned with Africa’s realities. Solutions must deliver impact within constrained budgets, strengthen coordination across institutions, and support informal enterprises on a path to higher productivity. She also stressed the importance of linking industrial strategies with @AfCFTA so wider regional markets unlock scale and competitiveness. Industrial strategy and AfCFTA advance together, enabling stronger economies and more resilient growth across Africa. #AERCSummit2025 #IndustrialPolicy #Policy #AfCFTA #AfricaDevelopment #ExpertiseGlobal #EconomicTransformation #Africa

Kenya’s investment story continues to draw global attention. During the 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶n New York over UNGA week, organised by the Kenya Investment Authority, in partnership with @KEPSA_KENYA and the Corporate Council on Africa, leaders explored ways to channel private investment into sustainable growth and stronger communities. Our MD, @wangarimuikia, joined John Njuguna from the @FirstLadyKenya and Hugh Bower from the @BowerGroupAsia at the session, reflecting the shared commitment to position Kenya as a hub for purposeful investment. #UNGA #KenyaInvestmentForum #ExpertiseGlobal #InvestmentInAfrica #Africa #Kenya

Public finance determines how societies provide health, education, infrastructure, and resilience. For resources to create real change, fiscal systems must channel funds effectively and connect spending to clear results. Too often, procedures slow delivery and weaken impact. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, leaders, reformers, and thinkers gathered at the @WorldBank headquarters in Washington for the 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺. The two-day meeting explored how fiscal systems can shift from process to tangible results. Discussions focused on rethinking public finance reforms after 25 years, clearing bottlenecks that prevent resources from reaching intended outcomes, and anchoring systems in results instead of rigid procedures. Participants also highlighted the need for adaptive, country-led reforms and stronger links between fiscal policy and service delivery. Public finance focuses on directing resources toward real improvements in people’s lives through accountable and effective systems. @wangarimuikia #PublicFinance #DevelopmentFinance #PFM #Governance #FiscalReform #PublicSector #DevelopmentOutcomes #ExpertiseGlobal

The message from IATF2025 is clear. Trade numbers mean little unless public finance systems convert commitments into jobs, stronger value chains, and prosperity felt in communities. @wangarimuikia #IATF2025 #AfCFTA #PFM #IntraAfricanTrade #Trade #Finance #InclusiveGrowth

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 Financing for development is central to this week’s 𝗨𝗡 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆. How resources are raised and managed determines whether children access the health, nutrition, and learning they need. In Kenya, more than half of all children remain multidimensionally poor, facing deprivations across these areas. Expertise Global’s 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, conducted with UNICEF and nine counties, traced how funds move from the national level to the child. The study revealed gaps in disbursement and procurement, and offered reforms to improve accountability through county dashboards and better finance systems. When resources flow transparently, every shilling counts, and children’s futures change. Visit 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹.𝗼𝗿𝗴 to learn more about how we strengthen public finance for children and communities. @wangarimuikia @UN @UNICEF @UnKenya #UNGA80 #FinancingForDevelopment #PublicFinanceManagement #ChildDevelopment #Accountability #ExpertiseGlobal #Development #UNGA #PFM #SDGs

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Economies cannot achieve their full potential if leadership does not reflect the talent in society. In Kenya’s banking sector, women make up nearly half of entry-level staff, yet only 𝟭𝟳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟰𝟲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. This gap limits accountability and holds back inclusive growth. This week at the 𝗨𝗡 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆, held under the 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, global leaders placed gender equality at the centre of peace and development. A study by Expertise Global and @coimpactcollab on women in senior economic leadership 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: monitor representation, strengthen leadership pipelines, and integrate gender into public finance systems. Closing these gaps builds resilient economies and creates accountable governance. Visit 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹.𝗼𝗿𝗴 to explore how we are advancing gender-responsive leadership and finance. @UN @UnKenya @wangarimuikia @KenyaBankers #UNGA80 #GenderEquality #PublicFinanceManagement #Leadership #EconomicInclusion #ExpertiseGlobal #Inclusion #Economies #UNGA #PFM

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗱 Africa’s future depends on how it creates work for its young people. Agriculture, the care economy, and technology stand out as sectors with the greatest potential to generate dignified employment and transform societies. Agriculture can drive food security and jobs through modernisation and markets such as @AfCFTA. The care economy, once informal and undervalued, can expand into a professionalised sector that boosts both livelihoods and productivity. Technology and digital services, with Africa’s fast-growing internet base, can equip young people to shape global innovation. Earlier this month, our MD, @wangarimuikia delivered the opening remarks at the 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, where these priorities framed the dialogue. With representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Oxfam, the Care Economy Initiative, and the Centre for Domestic Workers present, the discussions reinforced a simple message: Africa has the resources and the talent. The real task is aligning fiscal choices and policies so young people thrive by design. #YouthEmploymentSummit #YES #Youth #Employment #Africa #Kenya #PublicFinanceManagement #YouthDividend #CareEconomy #Agriculture #DigitalAfrica #AfCFTA #PFM #ExpertiseGlobal #Digital #Economics #Economy #Economies

Inequality is widening, sovereign debt crises are intensifying, and global politics are more fragmented than ever. At the same time, trust in traditional development models is steadily eroding. Across the world, purpose-driven approaches anchored in ethics, community leadership, and faith traditions are offering fresh ways to rebuild trust and confront these urgent challenges. From faith-led debt-relief campaigns to locally driven anti-trafficking efforts, values-based solutions are demonstrating how moral conviction can reshape global cooperation. Next week at the @UN General Assembly, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 @𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔𝟴𝟬 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, will spotlight these approaches, exploring how they influence institutional credibility, strengthen local ownership, and re-center the moral foundations of international aid. Our MD, @wangarimuikia, will be part of this important dialogue on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 Rockefeller Center 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. Stay tuned for emerging updates on the conversations and insights. #UNGA80 #PowerOfPurpose #GlobalDevelopment #Global #Kenya #Debt #PFM #Leadership #Faith #LocalOwnership #DebtRelief #SocialImpact #LeadershipInAction #Impact #Development