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Kenya set for diverse weather patterns: sunshine, rain, extreme temperatures
Mar 18, 2024 at 07:49 PM
Kenya's meteorological department has released its weather outlook for the upcoming week, spanning from Tuesday to March 25th, 2024....
Safaricom unveils Safire Connect forums to empower customers nationwide
Mar 18, 2024 at 04:54 PM
Safaricom, the leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has initiated a series of nationwide customer engagement and networking forums under the banner of Safire Connect....
Young Kings, Dagoretti Mixed Girls reign supreme in Safricom Chapa Dimba Nairobi region
Mar 18, 2024 at 03:53 PM
Amidst roaring cheers from a fervent crowd at the Dandora Stadium, the Young Kings from Dandora and Dagoretti Mixed Girls emerged as the champions of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nair...
Kenyans to receive personalized tax refunds directly through e-receipts
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM
In an era marked by technological advancements, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Njuguna Ndung’u, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the landscape of tax refund...
CBK holds firm on T-bill rates despite investor pressure for 17 per cent hike
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is digging in its heels on Treasury bill (T-bill) interest rates, resisting pressure from investors who are demanding a rate of 17 per cent on the o...
Crackdown on unregistered property agents threatens rogue landlords
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Property agents operating without permits face imminent arrest and prosecution as the government intensifies efforts to boost tax revenue from the real estate sector....
Safaricom drops cheques, picks digital transactions for shareholder dividends
Mar 18, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Safaricom has announced a significant shift in its shareholder dividend disbursement process, in a strategic move towards modernization and efficiency....
NTV celebrated journalist Rita Tinina found dead at her Kileleshwa house
Mar 18, 2024 at 10:37 AM
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Nation Television (NTV) family and the media fraternity mourn the untimely demise of Rita Tinina, a revered journalist known for her dedicati...
KRA credits its newly recruited assistants for boosting collections to Sh180.6 million
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:19 PM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reported a significant boost in tax collections, amounting to 180.6 million, attributed to the contribution of newly recruited Revenue Service Tax...
Waiguru champions gender equality, poverty alleviation initiatives in counties
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:05 PM
In a landmark address at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York, Anne Waiguru, Chair of the Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya, unveiled the groundb...
US Embassy issues alert to its citizens in Nairobi over uptick in petty theft
Mar 15, 2024 at 03:12 PM
The United States Embassy in Kenya has cautioned its citizens residing in Nairobi to exercise increased caution following a rise in petty theft incidents within residential areas....
Kenya considers overhauling property tax, possible fivefold increase
Mar 15, 2024 at 02:40 PM
Kenya's property tax system is set for a major overhaul, with the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) Njuguna Ndung’u proposing a reevaluation that could lead to a fivefold ...
Jowie Irungu files appeal against death sentence for Monica Kimani Murder
Mar 15, 2024 at 02:16 PM
Joseph Irungu, famously known as Jowie, has taken a bold step in his legal battle following a High Court ruling that sentenced him to death for the 2018 murder of businesswoman Mon...
Court rules in favour of Rigathi Gachagua in Sh1.5 billion JKIA property dispute
Mar 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM
In a significant legal decision, the High Court has sided with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a protracted property dispute valued at Sh1.5 billion, affirming his company's r...
Kenya's trade surplus within Africa reaches record Sh164.04 billion in 2023
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:43 AM
Kenya's trade with African nations has flourished, with earnings from exports exceeding expenditure on imports by a record Sh164.04 billion in 2023....
Why NSE recorded historic surge of Sh38.6 billion in investor wealth
Mar 15, 2024 at 08:42 AM
Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) witnessed a momentous surge of Sh38.6 billion in investor wealth on Thursday, marking a significant milestone with the most substantial single-day...
Middle-Class may face higher costs as Govt. considers VAT on Milk and Bread
Mar 15, 2024 at 07:56 AM
The Treasury is contemplating imposing a 16 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on milk and bread, marking a potential shift in Kenya's taxation landscape....
Relief at the pump for Kenyans as petrol price drops by Sh7 in EPRA latest review
Mar 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Kenyans are breathing a sigh of relief after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a drastic reduction in the prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene....
Watu Credit Kenya, Uganda subsidiaries feted for their pledge to client protection
Mar 14, 2024 at 01:04 PM
The MicroFinanza Rating (MFR) Certification Committee has awarded Watu Credit Kenya and Uganda a Client Protection Certification to honour their pledge to client protection....
Cabinet approved crackdown on illicit brews and drugs, pursues rehabilitation
Mar 13, 2024 at 06:41 PM
The Kenyan Cabinet has thrown its weight behind a multi-pronged approach to tackle the production, sale and consumption of illicit brews and narcotic drugs across the country....