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Stima Sacco boss flags Takaful gap in livestock financing
Business

Stima Sacco boss flags Takaful gap in livestock financing

Speaking at the Islamic Finance Forum and Dialogue 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, Hassan said regulators and industry players should work together to develop a framework that supports Islamic finance across banks, Saccos and other financial institutions, while also improving financial literacy among communities unfamiliar with the products.

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KRA Chair: Kenya needs stronger laws to support Islamic finance
Business

KRA Chair: Kenya needs stronger laws to support Islamic finance

Speaking at the Islamic Finance Forum and Dialogue Conference 2026 on Thursday, Muriithi said the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act already recognise Islamic finance arrangements, while the Public Finance Management Act recognises Sukuk as a form of government security.

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Islamic finance gains ground in Africa as Kenya prepares for Shariah-compliant finance forum
Business

Islamic finance gains ground in Africa as Kenya prepares for Shariah-compliant finance forum

The latest industry projections point to continued expansion, with the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Report estimating total Islamic finance assets at about Sh557.28 trillion in 2024 and projecting further growth towards 2029. The report also notes that Islamic banking is expanding in sub-Saharan Africa, with Islamic banks and banking windows operating across numerous markets

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Revenue gaps, wage bills put county services under strain
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Revenue gaps, wage bills put county services under strain

KDSP II National Programme Coordinator Samuel Nyaga explains that counties could find themselves spending more than they can afford when revenue estimates are not accurate, leading to commitments that cannot be supported by available resources.

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Tony Gachoka: Sifuna can defeat Ruto in 2027 with Gachagua backing
Politics

Tony Gachoka: Sifuna can defeat Ruto in 2027 with Gachagua backing

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Gachoka argued that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna currently offered the opposition its strongest option, saying his support in Western Kenya could be combined with the Mount Kenya vote under former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to create a formidable electoral coalition.

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Muthuma explains why some Ruto-era road projects stalled
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Muthuma explains why some Ruto-era road projects stalled

Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Muthuma said the administration found Sh175 billion in pending road bills when President William Ruto assumed office, with contractors in several locations having abandoned construction sites because of delayed payments

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