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State payroll jumps Sh140.6bn in nine months as wage bill pressure builds

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State payroll jumps Sh140.6bn in nine months as wage bill pressure builds

Latest data from the National Treasury shows that expenditure on salaries and wages rose to Sh576.7 billion in the July 2025–March 2026 period, up from Sh436.1 billion in the same period a y...

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 20 hours ago

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KEPSA pushes for PAYE cut to 30% and higher relief in Finance Bill, 2026 proposals

KEPSA pushes for PAYE cut to 30% and higher relief in Finance Bill, 2026 proposals

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 1 day ago

MPs challenge Treasury plan to move Sh45.9bn energy projects to Infrastructure Fund

MPs challenge Treasury plan to move Sh45.9bn energy projects to Infrastructure Fund

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Relief for users as Safaricom removes network restriction on My One App

Relief for users as Safaricom removes network restriction on My One App

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 day ago

Treasury warns shilling may weaken to Sh180 if State fuel deal is scrapped

Treasury warns shilling may weaken to Sh180 if State fuel deal is scrapped

Business | Rose Achieng | 4 days ago

ICT expert calls for wider internet access as Kenya’s digital growth expands

ICT expert calls for wider internet access as Kenya’s digital growth expands

News | Chrispho Owuor | 5 days ago

KCB Group raises dividend payout as profit grows to Sh68.4 billion

KCB Group raises dividend payout as profit grows to Sh68.4 billion

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 5 days ago

Google launches Gemini 3.5 as it pushes deeper into AI ‘agentic era’

Google launches Gemini 3.5 as it pushes deeper into AI ‘agentic era’

Technology | Maureen Kinyanjui | 6 days ago

KBA urges uniform 5% reduction in PAYE to boost household purchasing power

KBA urges uniform 5% reduction in PAYE to boost household purchasing power

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 6 days ago

Vehicle sales climb 12pc as cheaper credit fuels demand for trucks and pickups

Vehicle sales climb 12pc as cheaper credit fuels demand for trucks and pickups

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 6 days ago

PS Wagunda warns against delays in pension remittances

PS Wagunda warns against delays in pension remittances

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 1 week ago

Tobacco amendment proposals could fuel illicit trade, KNCCI warns

Tobacco amendment proposals could fuel illicit trade, KNCCI warns

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 week ago

Finance Bill, 2026 offers no relief to struggling Kenyans, tax expert say

Finance Bill, 2026 offers no relief to struggling Kenyans, tax expert say

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 1 week ago

NSSF seeks consultant to review contribution rates amid rising worker deductions

NSSF seeks consultant to review contribution rates amid rising worker deductions

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 week ago

Central Bank of Kenya reopens two bonds targeting Sh50 billion in funding

Central Bank of Kenya reopens two bonds targeting Sh50 billion in funding

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 1 week ago

Equity Group posts Sh19.1bn profit in Q1 2026 as MSME lending drives growth

Equity Group posts Sh19.1bn profit in Q1 2026 as MSME lending drives growth

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 1 week ago

Posta Kenya shuts 125 offices in nationwide cost-cutting drive

Posta Kenya shuts 125 offices in nationwide cost-cutting drive

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 1 week ago

How fuel will retail in major towns after EPRA announces new pump prices

How fuel will retail in major towns after EPRA announces new pump prices

Business | Bradley Bosire | 1 week ago

Fuel prices hit record high as EPRA raises petrol by Sh16 and diesel by Sh46

Fuel prices hit record high as EPRA raises petrol by Sh16 and diesel by Sh46

Top Stories | Bradley Bosire | 1 week ago

Meta launches private “Incognito Chat” mode for AI users on WhatsApp

Meta launches private “Incognito Chat” mode for AI users on WhatsApp

Technology | Chrispho Owuor | 1 week ago

Kenya Airways announces resumption of Nairobi–Dubai flights from May 14

Kenya Airways announces resumption of Nairobi–Dubai flights from May 14

Business | Bradley Bosire | 2 weeks ago

CS Oparanya: How audit exposed Sh12 billion gap at KUSCCO

CS Oparanya: How audit exposed Sh12 billion gap at KUSCCO

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 weeks ago

Treasury clarifies mitumba, phone and PAYE changes in Finance Bill 2026

Treasury clarifies mitumba, phone and PAYE changes in Finance Bill 2026

Business | David Abonyo | 2 weeks ago

Housing funding model shifts as post-election budget set for Sh360 billion

Housing funding model shifts as post-election budget set for Sh360 billion

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 weeks ago

New Finance Bill targets gamblers, mobile phones and scrap metal traders

New Finance Bill targets gamblers, mobile phones and scrap metal traders

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 weeks ago

French businesses expanding presence in Kenya, says Alliance Francaise’s Obilo Ng’ong’o

French businesses expanding presence in Kenya, says Alliance Francaise’s Obilo Ng’ong’o

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 2 weeks ago

Government defends new tea levy as push to boost farmers’ earnings

Government defends new tea levy as push to boost farmers’ earnings

Business | Bradley Bosire | 2 weeks ago

First Kenyan avocados reach China as zero-tariff trade deal kicks off

First Kenyan avocados reach China as zero-tariff trade deal kicks off

Business | Bradley Bosire | 2 weeks ago

Tough economy drives Kenyans to borrow Sh1.46 trillion through fuliza

Tough economy drives Kenyans to borrow Sh1.46 trillion through fuliza

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 2 weeks ago

Kenya’s maize imports jump 51% after duty-free yellow maize policy

Kenya’s maize imports jump 51% after duty-free yellow maize policy

Business | Bradley Bosire | 2 weeks ago

Kenya leads Glovo global growth at 40% as orders surge and jobs pass 200 target

Kenya leads Glovo global growth at 40% as orders surge and jobs pass 200 target

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 2 weeks ago

Safaricom M-PESA growth surges as transaction value hits Sh41.7 trillion

Safaricom M-PESA growth surges as transaction value hits Sh41.7 trillion

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 2 weeks ago

Cyber threats shift focus as 46 million credential attacks recorded

Cyber threats shift focus as 46 million credential attacks recorded

Technology | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 weeks ago

World Bank-backed SAFER Fund targets SACCOs and lenders in new credit push

World Bank-backed SAFER Fund targets SACCOs and lenders in new credit push

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 3 weeks ago

Treasury sets aside Sh1.3 trillion for debt in Sh4.79 trillion budget

Treasury sets aside Sh1.3 trillion for debt in Sh4.79 trillion budget

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 weeks ago

Treasury seeks cut in road levy share to ease fuel prices

Treasury seeks cut in road levy share to ease fuel prices

Business | Rose Achieng | 3 weeks ago

Kenya mineral earnings sink to decade-low amid titanium slowdown

Kenya mineral earnings sink to decade-low amid titanium slowdown

Business | Rose Achieng | 3 weeks ago

CS Mbadi defends 4.6% growth, cites rebound in key sectors

CS Mbadi defends 4.6% growth, cites rebound in key sectors

Business | Ann Nyambura | 3 weeks ago

Kenya eyes export boost as China opens market with zero tariffs

Kenya eyes export boost as China opens market with zero tariffs

News | Bradley Bosire | 3 weeks ago

KRA plans compulsory digital registration for all landlords in new tax push

KRA plans compulsory digital registration for all landlords in new tax push

Business | Bradley Bosire | 3 weeks ago

Manufacturing share in economy dips to 7.1 per cent as costs squeeze growth

Business | Ann Nyambura | 3 weeks ago

Civic group warns of ‘Shadow Treasury’ in proposed Sovereign Fund

Civic group warns of ‘Shadow Treasury’ in proposed Sovereign Fund

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Federal Reserve rate hold gives Kenya short-term relief amid global risks, says Ecobank

EXCLUSIVE: Federal Reserve rate hold gives Kenya short-term relief amid global risks, says Eco...

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Economist casts doubt on 800,000 jobs claim, cites informal sector dominance

EXCLUSIVE: Economist casts doubt on 800,000 jobs claim, cites informal sector dominance

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 3 weeks ago

Motorcycle surge pushes Kenya’s vehicle registrations to new high in 2025

Motorcycle surge pushes Kenya’s vehicle registrations to new high in 2025

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 3 weeks ago

ABAK warns illegal alcohol surge is weakening legal market and state revenue

ABAK warns illegal alcohol surge is weakening legal market and state revenue

Business | David Bogonko Nyokang'i | 3 weeks ago

Kenya economy expands to Sh17.6 trillion but trails regional growth trend

Kenya economy expands to Sh17.6 trillion but trails regional growth trend

Business | David Abonyo | 3 weeks ago

Meta reports 3.5 billion daily users as AI push gathers pace

Meta reports 3.5 billion daily users as AI push gathers pace

Technology | Chrispho Owuor | 3 weeks ago

Kenya relaxes fuel quality rules for six months to prevent shortage

Kenya relaxes fuel quality rules for six months to prevent shortage

Business | Bradley Bosire | 3 weeks ago

KNBS: Kenya internet demand surges to 5.19 billion GB as network capacity stalls

KNBS: Kenya internet demand surges to 5.19 billion GB as network capacity stalls

Technology | Bradley Bosire | 4 weeks ago

Seven State departments exhaust full-year budgets in nine months as spending rises

Seven State departments exhaust full-year budgets in nine months as spending rises

Business | Bradley Bosire | 4 weeks ago

KRA invites public views on Rental Tax and Graduate Apprenticeship rules

KRA invites public views on Rental Tax and Graduate Apprenticeship rules

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 4 weeks ago

Kenya’s debt use questioned as recurrent costs take bigger share

Kenya’s debt use questioned as recurrent costs take bigger share

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 4 weeks ago

BYD by CFAO Mobility Kenya delivers first hybrid fleet to boost green transport

BYD by CFAO Mobility Kenya delivers first hybrid fleet to boost green transport

Business | Samuel Otieno | 4 weeks ago

Kindiki urges Africa to accelerate digital transformation for governance and development

Kindiki urges Africa to accelerate digital transformation for governance and development

Technology | Bradley Bosire | 4 weeks ago

M-Pesa processes Sh103.2 billion daily in Africa expansion push, says Safaricom CEO

M-Pesa processes Sh103.2 billion daily in Africa expansion push, says Safaricom CEO

Business | Chrispho Owuor | 4 weeks ago

KRA to auto-integrate ICMS export data into iTax VAT returns from May 2026

KRA to auto-integrate ICMS export data into iTax VAT returns from May 2026

Business | David Abonyo | 4 weeks ago

Government raises development spending by Sh91.8 billion in funding push

Government raises development spending by Sh91.8 billion in funding push

Business | Maureen Kinyanjui | 4 weeks ago