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How to easily file your KRA returns for employment income
Taxpayers must ensure they have a stable internet connection, their KRA PIN, iTax login credentials, and their P9 form before starting the process.
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Mobile money cash transactions fall 12% while user numbers grow
This shift points to a struggling economy where more people are making smaller, low-value transactions.
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Kenya trails Nigeria and South Africa in business growth
In contrast, South Africa and Nigeria’s larger economies provide a bigger market and more entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Sh2.9bn Galana-Kulalu electricity project to cut maize production costs by 42%
The project includes building a 54-kilometre power line and a substation, aiming to improve efficiency for investors and boost agricultural productivity.
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Tito Okuku named Maersk MD for East Africa
Okuku expressed his honor at rejoining Maersk and embracing his new role.
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Treasury allocates Sh1.67bn for Turkana oil project expansion
This marks a substantial increase from the previous allocation of Sh806 million.
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Kenya secures Sh194bn for Eurobond
The new issuance not only secures funds to repurchase a portion of the 2027 bond but also extends Kenya’s repayment timeline to 2036, easing short-term financial pressure.
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FKE: Thousands of jobs lost as high costs force firms to shut down
FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo said the ongoing ban on Kenyan tea by Sudan has already led to losses estimated at 2.4 billion shillings.
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US plans 5 percent tax on remittances from non-citizens
The proposed legislation, titled One Great and Beautiful Tax Bill, was introduced in Congress on May 12, 2025.
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Mitumba trade sustains millions, brought in Sh16 billion in 2023
The trade provides income for over two million people, representing 10% of Kenya’s extended labor force.
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
The European Commission "found that TikTok does not provide the necessary information about the content of the advertisements.
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Tribunal halts Lang’ata housing project over environmental concerns
According to Omtatah, the site is part of a 120-metre-wide Trans-African Transport Corridor Road and Rail Reserve, already hosting the Southern Bypass.
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Sh70 billion borrowed through Hustler Fund, says CS Oparanya
A total of Sh70 billion borrowed from the Hustler Fund since November 2022.
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Kenya’s fight against illicit alcohol bleeds billions
A new report has revealed that Kenya’s battle against illicit alcohol is far from over.
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Fuel prices remain unchanged, says EPRA
The unchanged prices will apply for the next 30 days, covering the period from May 15 to June 14, 2025.
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CBK dismisses banks’ objections to new loan pricing framework
A central concern for the CBK remains the opacity surrounding how banks disclose and communicate credit information.
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Kenya, China in talks to broaden tea exports to Chinese market
Benny Tea Industries is one of China’s leading firms in the tea production and retail sector.
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Microsoft to lay off 7,000 employees as part of restructuring plan
The job cuts will impact employees across various levels and regions, marking one of the company’s largest layoffs since 2023.
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Agriculture Ministry seeks VAT reprieve to boost sector growth
CS Kagwe also called for zero rating of VAT on machinery and packaging materials used in agro-processing to promote value addition.
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Samsung introduces slimmest smartphone yet in bid to outpace Apple
The device also boasts an advanced 6.7-inch screen and cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities.
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State to distribute Sh50,000 grants to 70 traders in each ward - DP Kindiki
Kindiki said the initiative is part of a larger effort to uplift Kenyans working at the grassroots through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta).
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CS Kagwe: State sugar factories were leased, not sold
The Cabinet Secretary rejected claims suggesting the process lacked openness.
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Taxpayers rush as KRA amnesty hits Sh165bn
KRA has provided substantial relief to over three million taxpayers.
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CBK sets the record straight on interest rate caps
This clarification follows growing unease from the banking sector, voiced through the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).
Technology
Apple weighs iPhone price hike, steers clear of tariff blame
The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said Apple is exploring price adjustments ahead of its fall product launch.
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Google refreshes iconic 'G' logo with subtle design update
The updated design stays true to the company’s familiar four-colour palette, yet introduces softer transitions.
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CS Oparanya calls for calm over sugar mill leases
He expressed strong support for the government’s plan to lease out State-owned sugar mills.
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President Ruto assures of Kenya's commitment to implementing pro-trade policies
He emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to enacting trade-friendly policies that promote inclusive wealth creation.
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Chemelil and Muhoroni Sugar companies transition to new management
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe revealed that Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited had officially taken over the operations of Chemelil Sugar Company.
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Equity Group, African Guarantee Fund seal Sh64bn deal to empower African MSMEs
The facility is projected to unlock Sh129.5 billion (USD 1 billion) in credit.