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Tribunal rules switching services exempt from VAT in blow to KRA
Business

Tribunal rules switching services exempt from VAT in blow to KRA

The judgment arose from a case filed by Kenswitch, which was contesting a Sh41.6 million VAT demand on income earned from switching fees. Kenswitch manages interbank ATM and point-of-sale connectivity, allowing cardholders to access banking services across different institutions. The tax agency insisted that the firm’s income was tied to technology services and should attract VAT.

State moves to expand coffee growing into new counties
Business

State moves to expand coffee growing into new counties

The State has created national and county teams to oversee a two-year plan that seeks to recover land lost to real estate, macadamia and avocado farming, and revive interest among smallholders who over the years abandoned coffee due to low earnings.

Petition targets CJ Koome over delays and alleged abuse of office
News

Petition targets CJ Koome over delays and alleged abuse of office

The petition has been filed by Captain J N Wafubwa, who claims the Chief Justice has failed in her duty to protect the integrity of the judicial system. He alleges that instead of ensuring open and transparent court operations, she has used her authority to block processes and frustrate the conclusion of certain legal matters.

Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions
Global Affairs

Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions

As of September 2025, the IPC estimates that 21.2 million people in Sudan faced serious food shortages, almost half the population. This includes 6.3 million individuals in emergency hunger and 375,000 experiencing catastrophic deprivation. While some areas such as Khartoum and Al Jazirah have seen better access for aid, conditions in Darfur and Kordofan have collapsed further.

State toughens warning as Kitale vandal gets 10-year prison term
News

State toughens warning as Kitale vandal gets 10-year prison term

The CS urged communities to watch over installations in their neighbourhoods and alert authorities immediately in case of suspicious activity. He also pointed out that Sh1.8 billion was set aside in the last financial year for rural electrification projects in Bungoma County, saying residents must help protect public investments.

Kenya launches geothermal fertiliser plant to cut import strain
Business

Kenya launches geothermal fertiliser plant to cut import strain

Fresh data shows fertiliser imports have eased for a second year after record levels in 2023. Between January and June this year, imports reached 443,701 tonnes valued at about Sh25.63 billion, slightly lower than the 445,857 tonnes worth Sh27.71 billion recorded in the same period last year. The decline extends the drop from the 2023 peak of 629,566 tonnes valued at Sh44.8 billion, a two-year contraction of roughly one-third in quantity and more than two-fifths in value.