Topic: East African Community
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...
Immigration Department states last date Kenyans can use old-generation passport
Sep 22, 2022 at 01:29 PM
Kenya will phase out the old-generation passport and migrate fully to the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport....
Why Government has extended duty-free maize imports for two more months
Aug 02, 2022 at 05:28 PM
The Kenyan Government has extended the duty-free maize imports for a further two months to facilitate more importation of maize and alleviate the shortage of maize, which results i...
Kenya forced to apologise to DRC over DP Ruto no-cow remarks
Feb 16, 2022 at 06:12 PM
The Republic of Kenya has been forced to apologise to the Democratic Republic of Congo on behalf of Deputy President William Ruto over his no-cow remarks....
Kenya Immigration Department extends e-passport adoption deadline yet again
Jan 21, 2022 at 02:18 PM
This effectively means all East African Community countries will extend the period for phasing out their old generation passports to November this year....
Uhuru chairs EAC Heads of State 18th extraordinary Summit
Dec 22, 2021 at 07:48 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta chaired the 18th extraordinary East African Community Heads of State Summit on Wednesday. Uhuru is the current chairperson of the summit....
Uganda cabinet bans Kenya agricultural products from her domestic market
Dec 15, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Neighbouring country Uganda’s cabinet has passed a proposal to restrict agricultural products from Kenya in their domestic market....
President Kenyatta officially opens IGAD Climate center in Kajiado County
Oct 28, 2021 at 10:05 AM
ICPAC is a regional climate center by the World Meteorological Organisation(WMO) designated to provide climate services and early warnings to 11 East African Countries....
Kenya reopens its airspace for flights to and from Somalia after diplomatic tiff
Jun 11, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Kenya has once again opened its airspace to its neighbouring country, Somalia only a month after banning all flight operations between the two countries....
