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Kenya Revenue Authority Eliminates Excise Duty on Bottled Water, Effective July 2026
Economy

Kenya Revenue Authority Eliminates Excise Duty on Bottled Water, Effective July 2026

Kenya Revenue Authority removes excise duty and stamp requirements on bottled water starting July 2026, easing manufacturer regulations.

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Economy

Nairobi Residents to Assess Government Delivery in 13 Months, Says Mudavadi

Kenya's Nairobi residents are set to evaluate government progress after Mudavadi’s appeal for project acceleration before the 13-month deadline.

International

Anti-Migrant Protests Force Closure of Foreign-Owned Shops in South Africa's Eastern Cape

Anti-migrant protests in South Africa's Eastern Cape disrupt businesses, calling for foreigner expulsions amid rising tensions.

Business

Google Unveils Ksh129.5 Million Fund Targeting Kenyan Creatives

Google unveils a Ksh129.5M fund to empower Kenyan and African game developers with grants up to Ksh25.9M, fostering local innovation and international reach.

Economy

Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui Showcases Kenya's Housing Progress at Hamburg Sustainability Conference

Learn how Kenya is using affordable housing to foster economic growth and urban development, as discussed by CS Lee Kinyanjui at Hamburg.

Business

KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth Sh100 Million in Kisumu

KRA destroys illicit goods worth Sh100 million in Kisumu to fight illegal trade and protect consumers.

Economy

Kenya Pipeline Company to Handle Rwanda's Fuel Imports After New Bilateral Deal

Kenya Pipeline Company will now oversee Rwanda's fuel imports, boosting volumes from 42,000 to over 500,000 cubic meters annually following a new bilateral deal