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Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

State to introduce standardised rules for leasing public assets to boost revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Kenya first adopted leasing as an alternative to outright asset acquisition, starting with vehicles to address resource gaps

Kenya drafts policy to regulate cryptocurrencies amid rising risks of fraud, cybercrime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The Treasury said the proposal reflects Kenya’s shift from considering a ban on virtual assets to integrating them into the formal economy under clear...

Unclaimed assets pile up as companies remit Sh3.8 billion, 407 million shares to UFAA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

Ufaa had set a target of collecting Sh4.5 billion and 300 million shares for the review period, surpassing the goal for shares but falling short of it...

Sh75.5 billion in unclaimed wealth lies idle as Kenyans fail to reclaim assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

The unclaimed assets include Sh39.4 billion in shares, which were surrendered to the Treasury, and Sh36.09 billion in cash held in local and foreign c...

10 arrested in Sh449 million scam targeting Fuliza loan platform
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 13, 2024

The suspects allegedly used an extensive network of SIM cards to secure loans that were never repaid, impacting tens of thousands of mobile accounts.

Senate queries Sh8.8 billion in unclaimed assets held by state
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The Senate Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba on Tuesday found that while Sh11.5 billion in assets was expected, only S...

KRA collects Sh10 billion from cryptocurrency traders for the first time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The taxman notes that if discussions with the CBK are successful this year, along with engagement with Bitcoin traders and others in the cryptocurrenc...

How fraudulent recruitment agency left 1,200 victims in financial ruin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Investigations have uncovered a complex money laundering scheme allegedly orchestrated by the agency's CEO Judy Jepchirchir.

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority reveals assets exceed Sh60bn
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2024

The campaign in Mombasa aims to educate NGAAOs on the process, who will then pass on this information in their communities.

What Kenya's greylisting for weak action on money laundering, terrorism financing means
The Conversation  |  Mar 26, 2024

Being on the grey list is typically seen as an indictment of a country’s ability to identify and effectively redress financial crimes. It warns invest...

Assets held in state agencies increased by Sh1.7 trillion in one year
Saleem Abdi  |  Feb 08, 2024

The Central Bank holds the most assets (mostly financial), with total assets valued at Sh1.8 trillion.

State urges Kenyans to collect Sh63 billion in unclaimed assets
Amina Wako  |  Jan 23, 2024

Kenyans have been urged to expedite the claims process by using the provided channels.

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