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Weak taxation of wealthy costs Kenya Sh130 billion annually, report finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2025

A new Oxfam and IPF report finds Kenya loses up to Sh130 billion annually due to weak taxation of the wealthy, limiting funding for key services such...

Tanzania pushes back on foreign criticism, cites Commission of Inquiry on election violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Tanzania has pushed back against foreign criticism over the October 29, 2025 elections, highlighting a Commission of Inquiry as the Commonwealth place...

1.13 million Kenyan children out of school amid deepening inequalities – report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

An Oxfam report shows 1.13 million Kenyan children are out of school, linking dropouts to deepening inequality, underfunded public schools, teacher sh...

Oxfam report: 125 Kenyans hold more wealth than 42.6 million citizens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Nearly half of Kenya’s population survives on less than Sh130 a day, with the number of people living in extreme poverty rising to seven million since...

Ruto unveils Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost savings, infrastructure and stability
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 20, 2025

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Commonwealth taps ex-Malawi President Chakwera to mediate Tanzania’s political tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

During his visit, Chakwera is expected to meet government officials, opposition figures, civil society leaders, religious authorities, and internation...

Ignored warnings, deadly consequences: How UK failed Sudan's El Fasher civilians
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

Internal UK documents reveal officials chose minimal action despite warnings of mass killings and sexual violence in El Fasher.

Treasury seeks views on new Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill targeting national savings, strategic investment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The proposed law divides the fund into three components to shield the economy from revenue shocks, finance strategic projects and secure resources for...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer with $1.4 billion fortune
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

According to the index, Ronaldo, 40, has earned over $550 million (Sh71.1 billion) in salaries between 2002 and 2023, with his storied career includin...

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...

New Bill seeks wealth declarations from non-teaching staff in public schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

The proposed amendment has reignited wider scrutiny of governance in education, with critics questioning whether reforms should target individual staf...

Building Kenya’s financial future: Wealth through smart saving and spending
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 26, 2025

According to Thakar, the antidote to lifestyle creep is developing a disciplined financial mindset focused on delayed gratification and prioritising l...

Kenya sees sluggish growth in high-net-worth individuals amid economic headwinds – Knight Frank
Alfred Onyango  |  May 17, 2025

Knight Frank attributes the slow growth to challenges stemming from a decelerating economy and mounting fiscal pressures during the review period.

Kenya’s rich barely engage in luxury spending - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 15, 2025

Rather than splurging on high-end goods and extravagant experiences, the country's rich are prioritising financial growth.

Mandera ECDE programme receives training and learning materials boost from donor
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

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...

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

Besigye's prosecution by a military court and near three-month incarceration for offences including illegal firearms possession has stoked public ange...

Glasgow 2026: Commonwealth games drops 1,500m, revives mile after 60 years
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 08, 2025

The Commonwealth Games athletics programme is set for a major shake-up at Glasgow 2026, with the mile race making a return after six decades. The 1,50...

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

I’m worth Sh251 million, nominee for SRC chairperson Sammy Chepkwony says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the SRC, especially in areas related to fiscal sustainability and human resource management.

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?
DW News  |  Nov 10, 2024

Commonwealth member countries are calling for restitution over the transatlantic slave trade. Are calls for reparations a sign of the Commonwealth's i...

Commonwealth elects new secretary-general at Samoa summit amid low attendance
Amina Wako  |  Oct 26, 2024

Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental, and security challenges.

Ghana foreign minister bids to be next Commonwealth chief
Agency  |  Feb 03, 2024

So far, no other contender has emerged for the top role ahead of the scheduled October 22 election.

Ethiopia's wealth to grow at 5th fastest rate in BRICS
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 31, 2024

Ethiopia’s wealth will grow 75 per cent between 2023 and 2024, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report released Wednesday by London-based inves...

Ex-CS Amina Mohamed appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Sports
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2024

She will be tasked with mobilizing support and fostering leadership to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on sports.

Amina Mohamed takes on key role as commonwealth special envoy for sports
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 20, 2023

Former Cabinet Secretary for Sports and Gender, Amina Mohamed, has been appointed as the Commonwealth Secretary-General Special Envoy for Sports, Ente...

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