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Car importers warn KRA's new valuation list will collapse market, cost jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

Other examples include the Toyota Probox jumping 91 per cent to over Sh3.3 million, while newer vehicles such as the Aiways U6 electric SUV are listed...

Government to cut rice imports by half to shield local farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

Agriculture and Food Authority Director-General Bruno Linyiru said the move follows pressure from over 8,500 rice farmers in Kirinyaga and neighbourin...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

KRA announces new valuation rules for used car imports from July 1, 2025
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 30, 2025

KRA announced that the revised CRSP schedule will be applied in determining the customs value of used motor vehicles brought into the country.

MPs expose Sh4.5 billion payment gaps in JKIA terminal deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

A key issue was a Sh75 million payment made in 2014 for the project’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Gachagua party launch postponed after Sports Kenya revoked Kasarani booking
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

In response, the DCP condemned the cancellation, describing it as “an affront to democracy” and accused the government of attempting to frustrate its...

Uganda’s exports to Kenya decline by 65%, marking sharpest drop in six years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 26, 2025

The decline in Uganda's exports to Kenya and Rwanda has been linked to trade barriers introduced by the two countries, reportedly aimed at shielding t...

Kenya raises sports budget to Sh18.3 billion ahead of global events
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

According to the 2025/2026 budget estimates, Sh17.8 billion has been earmarked for the development and management of sports facilities, up from Sh17.1...

KPA workers win 10 per cent pay rise, better health cover in new union deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

The deal is expected to improve morale among port workers and support the continued growth of the country’s key maritime gateway.

Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: What 30 years of data tell us
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performanc...

Kenya’s trade deficit narrows by Sh10bn in 2024 as export growth outpaces imports
Alfred Onyango  |  May 09, 2025

Earnings from re-exports grew by 77.3 per cent to Sh180.2 billion in 2024, primarily due to increased re-exports of kerosene-type jet fuel.

NOC-K delays elections after Basketball chair Paul Otula's death
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 07, 2025

NOC-K President Paul Tergat announced the decision in a virtual meeting of the Committee's executive, noting that the exercise, originally slated for...

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia summoned over Sh1.5B stadium scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

Kaberia has been given a two-week notice and is expected to appear before the committee during the week starting May 11.

Mombasa Phoenix wins Palestine Freedom cup 7-a-side tournament
Yassin Juma  |  May 03, 2025

After a series of intense knockout rounds, Mombasa Phoenix emerged as champions, edging out the formidable Muslim Brothers in a closely fought final.

KAA under fire for missing Sh130m land record and Sh113.9m revenue shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Records from Kenya Airports Parking Services showed parking revenue of 191 million shillings, while KAA’s point-of-sale system recorded only 77 millio...

Audit trail: How stadium contracts worth billions bypassed tender laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

A report by the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee has detailed how contracts worth hundreds of millions of shillings were awarded withou...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU through to 9th-place final after defeating KPA in thrilling five-setter
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 29, 2025

GSU recovered in the fourth set, winning 25-22 before carrying that momentum to the fifth set which went to the wire as they claimed a 17-15 win to co...

Tanzania lifts Ban on Malawi, South Africa agricultural imports after diplomatic truce
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 26, 2025

This latest move marks a de-escalation of tensions after what had initially appeared to be a brewing trade row among the SADC partners.

Auditor General warns President Ruto's sugar loan relief could hurt farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has flagged the write-off of Sh12.4 billion in sugar loans as a major blow to the Commodities Fund.

Kenyan shilling rebounds with 14 per cent year-on-year gain in Q1, 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 19, 2025

In real figure terms, the 14 per cent gain during the quarter means importers in the country were spending Sh14 less to buy a dollar for importation c...

Government sets aside Sh44.7 billion for Talanta Sports Complex as part of AFCON preparations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Defense Soipan Tuya noted that construction of the new stadium is currently at 37 percent completion and is expected to be finis...

US tariffs pose risks and opportunities for Kenya’s export market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The 10 per cent tariff, announced by US President Donald Trump, applies to all goods exported from Kenya to the United States.

How to apply for your child’s passport as demand rises in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 06, 2025

All applications must be completed online via the eCitizen portal, where the parent or guardian is required to input key details, including the child’...

Tanzania, DRC to allocate land within each other's territories for development of dry ports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The dry port development project, which is set to be completed within 18 months, will operate under a public-private partnership model, with private c...

Salim Babu confident in Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 04, 2025

Rising Stars will be making their debut in the tournament, having been drawn in Group C alongside reigning champions Senegal, 2017 winners Zambia, and...

Sudan dismisses Ruto’s claims of resumption of tea exports, insists ban still in effect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Despite maintaining its stance on the trade ban, the Sudanese Embassy affirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and dialogue guided by the princ...

Policy shifts, rising demand drive Kenya’s growing mitumba market
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 30, 2025

Fresh data compiled by MIT reveals that Kenya imported mitumba worth $298 million (Sh38.5 billion) in 2023, surpassing Nigeria despite its much larger...

Kenya’s power imports double in 6 months on low wind, solar output
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 27, 2025

The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.

Top global metal companies to use Dar es Salaam port as key African trade hub
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

As Dar es Salaam port strengthens its role as a hub for regional trade, it is expected to become increasingly important in Africa’s economic future.

Kenyan traders struggle as exports to key African markets decline first time in six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Despite the challenges, Uganda remained Kenya’s largest export destination, buying goods worth Sh125.30 billion in 2024.

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