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Kenyan YouTubers to pay 5pc withholding tax on earnings from September
The deductions stem from provisions of the Kenya Income Tax Act on the monetisation of digital content.
Controller of Budget flags KSh 30.7b government travel expenditure in 2025/2026 FY
The CoB has raised concerns over KSh 30.7b spent by the government on travel, highlighting the scale of public…
Sidian Bank shareholding structure: List of shareholders and their stakes
Sidian Bank’s shareholding structure comprises major corporate shareholders. Wizpro Enterprises Limited curren…
Canada's new KSh 2.2m financial requirement for international students takes effect
Canada has introduced a higher financial requirement for Kenyan and other international students applying for …
Safaricom offers free airtime to Kenyan customers, sets condition for subscribers
Safaricom has announced a free airtime offer for Kenyan customers, giving subscribers a chance to receive comp…
International oil prices rise ahead of EPRA's September 2026 review
International oil prices have risen ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) September …
How Kenyan shilling is performing against EAC currencies after drop in forex reserves
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have declined in recent weeks, but the Kenyan shilling has remained stable a…
US court orders Trump's govt to resume processing Diversity Visa Green Card applications
The US govt has been ordered to resume processing DV green card applications after a court temporarily blocked…
Kenyan govt announces jobs for painters, applicants must have KCSE C plus
The Kenyan government, through Ajira Digital, has announced job opportunities for qualified painters, with app…
NTSA issues alert for Kenyan motorists receiving traffic offence messages
NTSA has issued an alert to Kenyan motorists receiving traffic offence messages, urging them to verify the aut…
Kenya's eyes 2027 crude oil export as KPRL facility upgrade gathers pace
KPC expects some of the works to be completed by November, ready to start receiving crude oil from the Turkana…
President Ruto's comparative public debt numbers are not factual and misleading beyond the hard numbers
On the social level, uncontrolled debt accumulation will eventually lead to budget cuts to key services, job l…
Kenya welcomes Agoa extension to December 2028
Kenya has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law the extension of AGOA through Decembe…
Mbadi sued over Sh21bn rice duty waiver as farmers await paddy buy-off
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Treasury John Mbadi has been sued for waiving import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes …
DPP charges Kenyan woman over KSh 200k Denmark job scam
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has charged a Kenyan woman, Leah Wanjiku, in court ov…
KURA announces partial closure of Outer Ring Road on September 5
KURA has announced a partial closure of Nairobi’s Outer Ring Road on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to facilitat…
Airtel announces jobs for Kenyans, Ugandans and other African nationals
Airtel Africa has announced new job opportunities for qualified professionals in Kenya, Uganda, and other Afri…
Kenya's DCI arrests FlexPay directors over KSh 31.2m theft, fraud allegations
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested two Flexitech Group directors over the alleged the…
Mutahi Kagwe warns milk shortages could persist as prices hit KSh 80 per packet
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that Kenya’s milk shortage could persist if the ongoing …
Japan increases permanent residence fee 20-fold for foreigners effective October 2026
Japan is set to increase immigration fees for foreign nationals from October 1, 2026, with the permanent resid…
Apple unveils KSh 7.5b pay package for new CEO John Ternus as Tim Cook Steps Aside
Apple has unveiled a KSh7.5 billion pay package for its new CEO John Ternus, who officially took over the top …
Edible oil firms sue KRA, Treasury over Sh2.3 billion tax refund
Edible oil giants have sued the Kenya Revenue Authority, the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi an…
State to certify 3,727 informal workers in skills drive
The government will certify 3,727 informal sector workers through the Recognition of Prior Learning programme,…
Forum highlights persistent gaps and progress for women in tech
Despite governments across Africa supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiati…
BYD Seagull Electric Car Emerges as Taxi in African City, Could Signal Future Transport
A BYD Seagull electric car is now operating as a taxi in Africa, highlighting its impressive range, lower runn…
Kenya's industrial future begins with engineering capacity
The infrastructure, industries and jobs we want tomorrow will depend on the engineering knowledge, productive …
Three things i wish i knew before becoming a mum: a first-time mum's guide
But latching can feel like solving a puzzle with a crying teacher. It was one of the most surreal moments of m…
Three things I wish I knew before becoming a mum
Becoming a mum is like stepping into a new world. Looking back, there are three fun but hard truths I wish I h…
Busia public health officers seek bigger say in liquor licensing to curb illicit drinks
Busia public health officers are seeking a greater role in the issuance of liquor licences, arguing that close…
EPRA issues safety notice to Kenyans using gas cylinders
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued a notice to Kenyans using liquefied petroleum …
NTSA issues notice to Kenyan pedestrians, asks them to comply
The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a notice to pedestrians, urging them to comply with roa…
Court suspends election of farmers representative to Kenya Sugar Board
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development subsequently notified sugarcane growers and candidates t…
Fresh produce exporters call for a national aviation protocol for perishable exports
Kenya Flower Council is now calling for the urgent establishment of a National Aviation Contingency Protocol f…
Uber shuts down operations in 2 African countries including Uganda
Uber has shut down its operations in Uganda and Nigeria, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African m…
Kenya Railways reduces cargo transportation charges by KSh 48k after William Ruto's directive
Kenya Railways has reduced the cost of transporting cargo from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) to the Bomalin…
Why women are becoming Kenya's new land buyers
Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya's property industry as more young investors buy …
JamboJet announces new fare for Nairobi-Entebbe route effective October 2026
JamboJet has announced a new fare for its Nairobi-Entebbe route ahead of the resumption of daily flights. The …
Uber shocks Nigerians, announces exit from Nigeria after 12 years
Uber will cease operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, after 12 years, following a review of its business…
Dama Wa Spares celebrates Ruto’s move to cut container duty, wants Chinese traders sent home.
President Ruto cuts benchmark duty on 40ft containers to KSh 2 million, easing costs for traders. Dama Wa Spar…
Meru University of Science and Technology advertises 42 jobs for Kenyan professionals
Meru University (MUST) has announced 42 job opportunities for qualified Kenyan professionals across academic, …