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Govt moves to tackle device affordability and spur Kenya's digital economy
Oct 24, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Device affordability remains a significant hurdle in Kenya's journey towards digital transformation, prompting the Government's renewed commitment to address this issue....
Taxman dismisses Sh64 billion tax loss claims as palm oil import probe deepens
Oct 23, 2024 at 03:44 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has categorically dismissed allegations of losing Sh64 billion in tax revenue due to palm oil shipment misdeclaration at the Port of Mombasa....
Surge in non-performing loans triggers wave of auctions across the country
Oct 23, 2024 at 03:02 PM
Kenya's economic turbulence has led to a dramatic rise in non-performing loans (NPLs), which have surged to Sh651 billion in 2023....
Mobile loans dominate Kenya's credit market during economic uncertainty
Oct 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Mobile loans continued to be the most popular form of credit in Kenya during the first three months of 2024, accounting for over half of all active loan accounts....
KRA to introduce WhatsApp bot to streamline tax invoicing for small traders
Oct 23, 2024 at 11:25 AM
In a significant move to enhance tax compliance, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to launch a WhatsApp bot that will allow taxpayers to generate electronic tax invoices dir...
Kenya suspends avocado, macadamia exports to curb immature harvests
Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 AM
Kenya is set to temporarily halt the export of avocados and macadamia nuts in a move aimed at preserving the quality of its agricultural produce in the global market, authorities c...
Multiple Hauliers (E.A) Limited enters insolvency as Official Receiver takes over
Oct 23, 2024 at 09:12 AM
The High Court has appointed the Official Receiver to oversee the administration of the property of Multiple Hauliers (E.A) Limited, marking a significant development in the compan...
Govt unveils multi-sectoral committees to oversee SHA implementation
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The government has established Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees at the county level to strengthen the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme....
Safaricom, Cloudflare, Copy Cat unite to offer MSMEs affordable cybersecurity
Oct 22, 2024 at 10:57 PM
In a sweeping initiative to protect Kenya’s digital business landscape, Safaricom, Cloudflare, and systems integrator Copy Cat have launched an ambitious collaboration aimed at f...
Court upholds constitutionality of Ruto's Housing Levy in landmark ruling
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:34 PM
In a significant legal victory for President William Ruto, the Housing Levy has been declared constitutional by a three-judge bench....
965,000 KSCE candidates to receive new Maisha Cards by year-end, Govt says
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:03 PM
This year’s 965,000 candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are set to receive the newly introduced Maisha Card before the end of ...
Kenya unveils premier Tourism Training Revolving Fund for hospitality students
Oct 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM
The Tourism Fund has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, the Tourism Training Revolving Fund (TTRF), aimed at providing financial support to students pursuing hospitality-related...
Noise Pollution: Duale orders closure of Fay’s Bistro Club in Kilimani
Oct 21, 2024 at 01:06 PM
In a decisive move to address persistent noise pollution complaints, the government has ordered the immediate closure of Fay's Bistro Club in Nairobi's Kilimani area....
Two rescued as NCC confirms safety after condemned Kahawa building collapses
Oct 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
The County Government of Nairobi has confirmed that all individuals feared trapped in the collapsed building in Kahawa West on Sunday, have been accounted for....
JPMorgan Chase picks Sailepu Montet as Kenya Country Manager in expansion bid
Oct 18, 2024 at 10:17 PM
In a significant move reflecting its ambitions in Africa, JPMorgan Chase has appointed Sailepu Montet as its country manager for Kenya....
CBK unveils plan for instant payments between financial institutions in Kenya
Oct 18, 2024 at 06:33 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled ambitious plans to launch a groundbreaking Fast-Payment System (FPS), poised to transform how money moves across the country’s financ...
Waiguru joins female governors to champion health and leadership Initiatives in Kwale
Oct 18, 2024 at 05:26 PM
A powerful assembly of 7 female governors convened in Kwale County, marking the G7 Kwale Chapter with significant developments in health, education, and women's leadership....
Experts urge enhanced transport safety after fatal trailer crash at Mai Mahiu escarpment - VIDEO
Oct 18, 2024 at 03:41 PM
A devastating accident on Friday resulted in the death of at least one person after a trailer carrying several vehicles veered off the road and plunged into a ditch along the Mai M...
SACCOs advised to strengthen cyber defences in response to rising threats
Oct 18, 2024 at 01:01 PM
Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) have been urged to reinforce their digital security systems in the wake of a sharp rise in cyberattacks, with over a billion inci...
JAMES GATERE: Innovative programs needed to tackle youth unemployment
Oct 18, 2024 at 12:07 PM
In a world where the job market is becoming increasingly unpredictable, the partnership between I&M Foundation, The King’s Trust International (KTI) and Asante Africa Foundation ...