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Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

State slashes digital transfer tax to 1.5 per cent to boost tech sector
State slashes digital transfer tax to 1.5 per cent to boost tech sector
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Ruto said the move is part of broader efforts to create a pro-business environment that supports start-ups, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME...

Kenya's tax reforms face backlash over uncertainty and investors concerns
Kenya's tax reforms face backlash over uncertainty and investors concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The IEA warned that this tax increase could face resistance from foreign service providers, further discouraging digital investment in Kenya.

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