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Consumer sentiment unchanged for the last month of 2022
Despite inflationary pressures, consumer sentiment stabilizes in the last quarter of 2022.
Team Insights
Feb 8, 20235 min read
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Consumer sentiment heightens in consecutive months for the first time in 2022
Fortunately, the signs of slowing inflation which began to appear last month in some countries have persisted into October Consumer...
Davies Nyachieng'a
Dec 1, 20228 min read
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Consumer sentiment strengthens in September as signs of slowing inflation emerge
After moving into negative territory in August, consumer sentiment bounced back into positive territory in September as the index...
Davies Nyachieng'a
Nov 10, 20228 min read
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Surging inflation & climbing interest rates dampen African Economy in August 2022
Kasi's African market analysis suggests that the economic conditions will continue to be unfavorable for African retailers in August 2022.
Davies Nyachieng'a
Sep 29, 20227 min read
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Consumer sentiment remains quelled in July despite advancing by a point
Nonetheless, there are still overall concerns on the future state of the economy KASI’s global CCI rebounded by a single point in July...
Davies Nyachieng'a
Sep 27, 20227 min read
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Consumer sentiment reaches a new-year low to conclude the first half of 2022.
Households are likely to endure more pain as they will be facing not only a higher cost of living, but also an increased cost of...
Davies Nyachieng'a
Aug 15, 20228 min read
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Consumer Sentiment Recovers Slightly Despite Worries on Prevailing Economic Conditions.
Explore consumer sentiment in Africa. Due to supply chain problems and a dollar shortage both businesses & households are struggling.
Davies Nyachieng'a
Jun 24, 20228 min read
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Consumer confidence in Africa falters amid outbreak of Russia-Ukraine conflict
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has painted a pessimistic outlook for households and their future expectations. Businesses have to be wary of
Davies Nyachieng'a
Mar 30, 20227 min read
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Digital currency is about to change traditional banking
Convenience will keep consumers in Kenya with traditional banks but with the digital currency, it's about to change Kenya’s banking...
Team Insights
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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The first half of 2021 concludes with a positive swing in consumer sentiment
(Image source: Ventures Africa) August 9th, 2021- KASI’s global CCI rose by 4 points in June after stalling last month. This uptick in...
Team Insights
Aug 9, 20216 min read
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Weakness in economic conditions leads a stagnation of consumer sentiment in Africa.
(Image source- Christensen Institute) June 28th, 2021- Consumer confidence in Africa was stationary in May after rising last month. The...
Team Insights
Jun 28, 20216 min read
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Consumer confidence finally picks up after a disappointing 1st Quarter
May 31st, 2021- KASI’s global CCI finally moved up by 6 points after tumbling in the past two months. The improvement in CCI follows a...
Team Insights
Jun 1, 20215 min read
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Financial Services in Ivory Coast: Women to drive mobile money growth for telcos post-pandemic.
May 19th, 2021, 10:00 AM- COVID-19 boosted financial product usage in Ivory Coast especially mobile money. Surprisingly, women are...
Team Insights
May 19, 20213 min read
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Consumer confidence stumbles in March amid growing fears on the macroeconomic outlook
April 28, 2021, 18:00 PM-- KASI’s global CCI slipped once again this month by 4 points following a deterioration of the index of future...
Team Insights
Apr 29, 20215 min read
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Top trends from the Holiday shopping tracker that will help brands in 2021
Covid-19 has disrupted the normal way of life and in turn how consumers shop and business is conducted. It has called for brands to...
Team Insights
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Consumer Confidence in Kenya pulled back in January, a first since the beginning of COVID-19.
March 5, 2021, 16:00 PM-- Sentiment surrounding current conditions stabilize on lower COVID-19 cases, a potential job recovery Consumer...
Team Insights
Mar 5, 20215 min read
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Covid-19 Impact on Africa and China's Economy
August 2020-- In this paper, we focused on tracking COVID-19 impact with consumer sentiment data both in China and Africa and gauge the...
Team Insights
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Kenya's Covid-19 Perception-Impact and Shifts.
February 2021-- Covid-19 warranted extensive rethinking by households, businesses, and governments on how to effectively conduct and...
Team Insights
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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AfCTA launched, same script with AU, different cast
January 25, 2021 / 11.00 AM -- “The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if not handled well, is set to fail. The ambitious...
Fidelis Zvomuya
Jan 25, 20214 min read
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Nigeria Consumer Sentiment Back to Pre Covid Levels
January 22, 2021 / 17.00 PM -- While consumer confidence rose this month, the appearance of a new coronavirus strain dampens optimism...
Tanya Gandhi
Jan 22, 20214 min read
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