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MPs push to scrap one-third salary rule amid rising tax burden
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

The Employment Act, 2007 bars employers from deducting more than two-thirds of an employee’s basic salary.

Wealthy Africans often don’t pay tax: the answer lies in smarter collection - expert
The Conversation  |  Mar 23, 2025

This shows that wealthy Africans face lower effective tax rates than average citizens, replicating a trend already demonstrated for the relative tax b...

Government’s inequality solutions not doing enough - World Bank report
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 22, 2025

Despite the combination of wealth tax and redistribution policies over the past years, the levels of poverty are still high, continuously extending th...

Defence CS Tuya lays out modalities of KDF deployment in internal security matters
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The CS said the law provided that in the event that KDF is deployed to restore peace in areas affected by unrest, under article 241, the chief of the...

KRA races against time to bridge Sh1.07 trillion revenue gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Between July 2024 and February 2025, KRA collected Sh1.4 trillion, which is 56.7 per cent of its annual target of Sh2.475 trillion.

KRA cracks down on small businesses in push to increase revenue collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

KRA has noted that while some small businesses have registered for PINs, many do not fulfil their tax obligations, with some filing nil returns despit...

Kenyans to foot Sh245 million bill for Nyayo House renovation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Ministry of Interior has said the funds are necessary for internal and external painting, as well as electrical and mechanical works, including li...

Uncollected taxes, poor enforcement bleeding counties dry, auditor's report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

Governor Susan Kihika’s Nakuru County is owed over Sh7.9 billion in revenue arrears, significantly affecting its ability to meet its own-source revenu...

KRA waives Sh140 billion in tax penalties to boost compliance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

According to KRA, over 1.9 million taxpayers have benefited from the initiative after settling their principal taxes for liabilities incurred up to De...

Businesses to onboard eTIMs instantly as KRA scraps manual approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The taxman has automated the registration process, streamlining compliance and making it easier for businesses to adopt the system.

Kenyans shun costly government services as fees for crucial documents rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The National Treasury has defended the fee hikes, arguing that the increased revenue would reduce dependence on taxpayers to fund government operation...

Auditor General: 47,300 Government employees taking home less than legal salary limit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The report shows that at least 47,300 government employees are taking home less than a third of their gross pay, a violation of the Employment Act 200...

KRA announces start of reforms to enhance efficiency, grow tax base
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

The internal alignment will further focus on enhancing workflow processes to reduce redundancies, optimise internal resources and leverage advanced an...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

Eastleigh Business owners demand action against hawkers, taxi operators
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 17, 2025

The business owners warned that if the county government does not take action, they will take the matter to court.

Kenya's VAT collections slump 4.3% in first decline since Covid-19 pandemic
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

The collections dropped by 4.3 per cent in the six months to December 2024.

Cab drivers are fully compensated on discounted rides, don't pay more - Bolt
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 14, 2025

Bolt reaffirmed its commitment to educating drivers through in-app notifications, direct communication, and training sessions to ensure they understan...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Boom of side hustles: Why Kenyans are turning to alternative income streams
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 16, 2025

Kenyans are also known for their entrepreneurial mindset, and many are leveraging this to start small businesses. Side hustles offer freedom and flexi...

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