Topic: East African Community
Kenyan transporters up in arms over enforcement of EAC Vehicle Load Act
Mar 11, 2024 at 01:40 PM
Transporters and shippers in Kenya are at loggerheads with the government over the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Vehicle Load Control Act, 2016....
CMA opens up regional bond issuance for Kenyan companies
Mar 11, 2024 at 11:20 AM
The Kenyan Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has ushered in a new era for capital raising in East Africa with the introduction of regional bonds. These innovative financial instrumen...
Boost for tax compliance as KRA receives additional Sh12.9 billion funding for 2024
Jan 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is gearing up for a major push on tax compliance and broadening the tax base, fueled by a 12.9 billion-shilling boost to its coffers....
KRA unveils stringent declaration requirements for arriving travellers
Dec 20, 2023 at 07:35 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a comprehensive list of items that individuals entering Kenya must declare, signalling a robust effort to enhance customs complianc...
Somalia formally joins EAC bloc sparking regional integration
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:24 PM
In a significant development, Somalia has been officially admitted to the East African Community (EAC), joining the ranks of Kenya, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, R...
Kenya faces billions in losses as East African nations shift oil trade alliances
Nov 22, 2023 at 05:17 PM
Kenya stands on the brink of losing substantial revenue in the oil trade as landlocked East African nations express hesitance towards importing fuel through Kenyan channels....
Why Kenya has temporarily halted export by sea of a variety of avocados
Nov 01, 2023 at 12:47 PM
In an effort to safeguard its thriving avocado export industry, the Kenyan government has made the decision to temporarily suspend the sea export of certain avocado varieties, incl...
Governors Nyong'o and Barasa challenge AFCON 2027 venue selection in Kenya
Oct 02, 2023 at 02:17 PM
Kisumu Governor, Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, and Kakamega Governor, Ferdinand Baraza, have jointly expressed their concerns regarding the choice of host cities for the Africa Cup of Nat...
Kenyans facing 18 per cent VAT increase as Govt considers more fiscal changes
Sep 14, 2023 at 12:27 PM
Kenyans are bracing for an impending tax hike, as the National Treasury of Kenya unveils plans to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 per cent....
Kenya customs implements new valuation guidelines for used motor vehicles
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:09 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement a significant change in the valuation parameters for used motor vehicles, following President William Ruto's directive issued ...
Vehicle importers protest 35 per cent duty increase through EAC, term it illegal
Jul 17, 2023 at 04:12 PM
The Car Importers Association of Kenya has raised strong objections to the recent decision by the East African Community (EAC) to increase the import duty on motor vehicles to 35 p...
Kenyan car buyers hit hard as EAC okays 35 per cent import duty hike on vehicles
Jul 04, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Kenyan car buyers are facing a major setback as the East African Community (EAC) approves a 35 per cent increase in import duty on motor vehicles....
William Ruto urges COMESA states to embrace systemic shift in trade approach
Jun 09, 2023 at 09:13 AM
President William Ruto delivered a compelling address at the 22nd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Lusaka, Zambia, on Thursday....
William Ruto lauds ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities in Eastern DRC
May 31, 2023 at 11:20 PM
President William Ruto has expressed his admiration for the ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo....
Kenya teams up with Uganda and Tanzania in bid to host AFCON 2027
May 16, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Kenya, alongside Uganda and Tanzania, has submitted a bid to host the 2027 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as President William Ruto declared that this endeavour is p...
Why William Ruto recommends revision of East African Community treaty
Mar 18, 2023 at 08:27 AM
President William Ruto has recommended the updating of the East African Community (EAC) treaty that was established almost 25 years ago to conform to modern-day changes....
Ruto flags off Kenyan peacekeeping troops set for troubled Eastern DRC
Nov 03, 2022 at 01:46 AM
President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off the Kenyan contingent of soldiers to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where there is an ongoing conflict....
Uhuru raises concerns over escalating conflict, humanitarian crisis in DRC
Nov 02, 2022 at 12:58 AM
Immediate former President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his profound concern over the escalation of conflict and humanitarian crisis in parts of eastern DRC....
Kenyans reminded of fast-approaching deadline for use of their old passports
Oct 17, 2022 at 01:18 PM
The Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government has issued a statement reminding Kenyans about phasing out of the old-generation passport....
Uganda denounces Museveni's son Muhoozi after Nairobi capture tweets
Oct 04, 2022 at 11:01 PM
Ugandan Government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has denounced the aggressive tweets by President Yoweri Museveni’s son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba that sparked an on...