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KRA announces major overhaul of tax filing and payment system starting January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The authority said it will begin authenticating income and expenditure details declared in annual tax returns and introduce a structured payment plan...

Senate urges swift action on Kenyans stranded in Russia, gender violence, mental health, and illegal construction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana sought urgent clarification from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding Kenyan youth who trave...

Ukraine accuses Russia of recruiting over 1,400 Africans for frontline combat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kyiv says the recruitment is part of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its forces amid mounting casualties in the ongoing war.

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Government shifts cargo clearance to Nairobi, Naivasha in bid to decongest Mombasa Port
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Under the new arrangement, containerised cargo destined for Mombasa will be cleared at Container Freight Stations (CFSs), while cargo bound for Nairob...

KRA’s official X account hacked, public warned against fraudulent posts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

In a statement, KRA Corporate said urgent efforts are underway in collaboration with X to retrieve and secure the official account.

High Court rules in favour of KRA in Sh1.1 billion tax dispute, orders fresh tribunal hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled in Zhao's favour, finding that the 60-day period within which KRA was required to issue its objection decision should h...

Tanzania votes amid tightening political space, CCM dominance
Amina Wako  |  Oct 29, 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan serves as both head of state and CCM leader. She made history in 2021 as Tanzania’s first female president, succeeding t...

Treasury reports Sh16.9 billion in excise duty waivers amid push for local manufacturing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Tax Expenditure Report 2024 highlights that the bulk of the increase was driven by import excise duty, which almost tripled to Sh6.2 billion from...

Nairobi pushes for safe return of Kenyans recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

A Kenyan citizen, Edward Kamau Gituku, was arrested for allegedly coordinating the scheme, while Russian national Mike Lyapin was detained on suspicio...

IMF questions Kenya’s exchange rate policy amid new funding negotiations
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 25, 2025

Muriithi said the Fund believes the shilling’s performance against the dollar is ‘too stable’, and the scope is interfering with monetary policy trans...

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

KRA retains fringe benefit tax rate at 8 per cent for October–December 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The CBK on October 7 reduced its Central Bank Rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.50 per cent, continuing a trend of monetary easing that began in August 202...

Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia sues police officer for Sh10 million over rights abuse
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Edward Kamau Gituku claims that Sergeant Bramwel Saima violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and detention over allegations that he tra...

KRA announces scheduled eight-hour downtime for customs system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The authority said the temporary suspension is necessary to enhance system performance and ensure smoother operations for all users.

Businessman accused of trafficking ex-KDF officers to Russia freed on Sh500,000 bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 08, 2025

Gituku faces charges of facilitating the recruitment and relocation of 22 former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who allegedly joined Russian mili...

President Samia Suluhu's critic Humphrey Polepole abducted, family says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Polepole resigned as Tanzania's ambassador to Cuba in July, citing concerns about the country's direction under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Government says Kenyans captured in Ukraine were victims of human trafficking
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The PS said the government is actively engaging Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the captured Kenyans receive consular support and are safely repa...

KRA sets 30-day deadline for clearing goods at Nairobi depot
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The authority has set the public auction to run online from November 10 to 14, 2025, allowing buyers to bid for the items through KRA’s official porta...

NG-CDF faces fresh headwinds as KRA moves to recover Sh2 billion tax arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

According to KRA, as of May 31, 2025, constituencies owe a total of Sh2.2 billion, although the specific constituencies were not named in the communic...

Heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine push Russia to seek foreign recruits
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Independent media reports also indicate that at least 100 citizens of Central Asian states have been killed since the beginning of the invasion of Ukr...

Kenyan man repatriated from Moscow after forced recruitment into Russian military
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kariuki’s return follows the recent rescue of three other Kenyans—Shaquille Wambo, Pius Mwika, and Derrick Njaga—by the Kenyan mission in Moscow.

Court blocks DCI from accessing medical records in Russian war probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The orders will remain in force until October 8, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned for further directions.

New Bill proposes Sh5 million fine for false wealth declarations in State appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

If passed, the new Bill would close gaps in the process by ensuring all declarations are verifiable, making it harder for nominees to rely on unverifi...

Russian behind recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Ukraine arrested
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Detectives say Mike Lyapin, an employee of the Russian embassy in Nairobi, who first came to Kenya on March 6, 2017, was arrested in Nairobi as he pla...

DCI busts human trafficking syndicate recruiting Kenyans for Russia-Ukraine war front
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

An intelligence-led operation at Great Wall apartments in Athi River on Wednesday night found 21 Kenyans in a house waiting to be processed to travel...

No new levies in 2026 budget as Treasury focuses on improving revenue efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Revenue for the coming financial year is projected at Sh3.58 trillion, while planned expenditure is Sh4.64 trillion, leaving a Sh1 trillion budget gap...

KRA misses income tax target by Sh32.1 billion after double tax reforms on housing, SHA levies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The National Treasury’s draft 2025 Budget Review and Outlook Paper (BROP) indicates that KRA collected Sh1.093 trillion in income tax against a target...

Treasury announces Sh21.1 billion cut to 2025-26 budget amid revenue shortfalls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The shortfall reflects lingering economic disruptions from the 2024-25 fiscal year, when the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 and months of protest...

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