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Kenya Allocates Sh17.6 Billion to KRA to Boost Tax Collection Ahead of June 2026 Deadline

The government has injected an additional Sh17.6 billion into the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in a renewed push to accelerate tax collection and ease …

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Mombasa Cement Limited: Building Kenya's Future With Strength, Innovation, and Community Care

Mombasa Cement Limited has become one of the most important companies in Kenya’s construction industry. Since its establishment in 2007, the company has grown …

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The Evolution of Access: A Technological History of the Key

When we think of "technology," our minds often drift toward silicon chips and fiber optics. Yet, for over four millennia, one of the most …

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MOBILE MONEY LOANS SURGE IN KENYA AMID GROWING FRAUD CONCERNS.

Mobile money loans are increasingly dominating Kenya’s credit market, reflecting the rapid rise in mobile money usage across the country and the wider Sub-Saharan …

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Nairobi Business Ventures Issues Profit Warning as Earnings Set to Drop 25%

Nairobi Business Ventures has issued a profit warning, projecting a steep decline in earnings for the financial year ending March 2026, in a move …

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The New Gold: Why Modern Tech is the Secret to Doubling Kenya’s Maize Yields

Following the recent Monday Report Town Hall hosted by Trevor Ombija on April 6, 2026, the conversation around Kenya’s food security has shifted gears. …

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Kenya Lawmakers Debate SEZ Tax Incentives for Oil and Gas Sector Amid Revenue Concerns

Kenyan lawmakers are scrutinizing proposed changes to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) law that could extend lucrative tax incentives to oil and gas firms, …

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Gikomba Market Politics:, Power, Patronage and Politics Behind Kenya’s Largest Mitumba Hub

 The struggle over control, redevelopment and survival at Gikomba Market has exposed a deeper web of political power, economic interests and patronage networks, as …

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The Indigo Evolution: A History of Denim and How It’s Made

Denim is perhaps the only fabric in the world that looks better the more it is worn out. Originally designed as a rugged utility …

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From Fiber to Fabric: The Engineering of Thread

While we often overlook a single strand of thread, it is a marvel of industrial engineering. Thread is more than just "thin string"; it …