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Pressure Grows to Cut Fuel Taxes as Prices Stay High Despite Global Drop.
Growing pressure is mounting on the government to reduce fuel taxes after fresh analysis showed Kenyan consumers are paying significantly higher pump prices despite …
BusinessHOW PREDICTABLE TRADE CAN UNLOCK EAST AFRICA'S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL.
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa, trade is a delicate balancing act. One unexpected charge at the border can wipe out …
BusinessGeorge Ruto’s Luxury Matatus Rake in Millions Monthly
Inside George Ruto’s Premium Matatu Empire: Fleet, Earnings, and InfluenceGeorge Ruto, the youngest son of William Ruto, is steadily making a name for himself …
BusinessKenya Dispatches First Duty-Free Agricultural Exports to China.
Kenya has successfully shipped its first consignment of agricultural products to China under a newly established duty-free trade arrangement, signaling a significant milestone for …
BusinessThe Heart Behind the Business:The inspiring journey of Norah Muendo
In a world where business is often defined by competition, profit margins, and rapid expansion, there are rare individuals who redefine success by placing …
EconomyFertiliser Theft Scandal Threatens Kenya’s Food Security
When William Ruto rolled out his subsidised fertiliser programme, the promise was simple: cheaper inputs, higher yields, and a country less dependent on food …
BusinessDebate Over Development: Western Kenya's Changing Fortunes Under William Ruto
A growing political narrative is emerging around development in Western Kenya, with supporters of William Ruto arguing that the region is finally receiving long-overdue …
BusinessKRA suspends staff, agents over Sh452m tax fraud scheme.
Kenya Revenue Authority has suspended several staff members and external agents implicated in a Sh452 million tax fraud scheme, in a move aimed at …
BusinessCo-op Bank Rises dividend after Sh39.9bn profit.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has raised its dividend payout to shareholders after reporting a net profit of Sh39.9 billion for the year ended December …
BusinessSafaricom's Bold Privacy Shift : What the News M-Pesa Number Masking Means for Millions Of Kenyans
In a landmark move set to redefine digital privacy in Kenya, Safaricom has announced that it will begin masking phone numbers in person-to-person transactions …