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The proposed regulations aim to introduce strict rotation rules, capping the tenure of audit partners, managers and staff at four consecutive years, w...
The report, which covered 36 banks and microfinance institutions, showed that for every Sh100 profit, the exchequer collected Sh38.50 in taxes.
The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.
Under the new Finance Act 2025, any money taken out of a betting account is taxed, regardless of whether it is winnings or the original deposit.
The operators noted that zoning will promote discipline and order among riders, as each stage will have its own distinct reflector design and registra...
The committee preserved the ban on advertising, online sales, and promotion of tobacco products, restrictions opposed by major companies, including Br...
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, MWARP noted that while betting platforms publicise jackpot winners, they conceal the millions of...
Some Saccos are notorious for reckless driving and poor service, while others are praised for discipline, reliability, and professionalism. The Sacco...
In a letter dated October 3, 2025, addressed to Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the union would not...
The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...
Weak internal checks have allowed a few officials to handle entire processes, from receiving applications to reviewing and registering them creating...
For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...
CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...
The Wednesday session focused on the unexplained use of Sh355 million, equivalent to 21 percent of NITA’s 2016/2017 budget, which remained unspent.
The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...
According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), total flower exports fell by 12 per cent from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, translating to a Sh72.1 b...
The documentary, produced by British-Kenyan sociologist Patricia King'ori, follows young Kenyans—commonly referred to as "shadow scholars"—who make a...
Riders will also be required to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and stage chamas.
Through this alliance, Africa’s renewable energy will be channelled into creating modern industrial hubs, diversifying value chains, and generating em...
An analysis by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety shows that none of the helmets tested from 10 countries, including Kenya, Benin, Côte d’Ivo...
Murkomen singled out boda boda gangs, rogue groups involved in traffic disruptions, funeral invasions and robberies, as a growing security threat.
The summit has drawn representatives from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, and industry professionals from across the continent and beyond.
A key driver of this momentum is the rapid expansion of e-commerce, with the continent’s online retail market projected to surpass $75 billion (Sh9.7...
The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) released the report on Wednesday, noting that despite border raids, utility cuts,...
From Ghana’s deadly crash to Kenya’s mid-air tragedies, experts warn that negligence, weak oversight, climate chaos, and above all, human error are pu...
The inquiry comes after traders raised alarm over a KEBS directive requiring importers of used vehicles to pay an additional Sh12,000 for validation d...
A recent inspection by the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives revealed that the Eldoret-based textile firm is running at less...
A key highlight of the new law is the introduction of a minimum bet threshold of Sh20. Any operator who permits bets below this amount risks a fine of...
The report recommends urgent policy reforms to make brownfield investment more attractive and sustainable in this sector, which has the potential to d...
A clean home requires more than weekly tidying—monthly deep-cleaning of often-overlooked areas can be the key to comfort and preventing chronic illnes...
