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President William Ruto met with Prince William at Windsor Castle to discuss deepening Kenya-UK cooperation, focusing on shared prosperity, sustainable development, and tackling global challenges like climate change and economic reform.
Safaricom Ethiopia announced it has reached 10 million 90-day active customers, four years after its launch, driven by a KES 330 billion investment in 4G infrastructure and creating over 20,000 jobs, transforming Ethiopia’s telecom landscape.
02 Jul, 2025 · 32 min read · 2,058 views
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced a five-day extension for filing 2024 income tax returns, setting the new deadline for July 5, following technical difficulties with the iTax system that disrupted taxpayers’ ability to comply by the original June 30 deadline.
01 Jul, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,752 views
Kenyan MPs approved amendments to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, reducing fines for cryptocurrency rule violations from Sh10 million to Sh1 million for individuals and Sh7 million for companies, following lobbying by industry players concerned about stifling innovation.
01 Jul, 2025 · 30 min read · 2,382 views
President William Ruto secured a landmark agreement for Nairobi to host the African headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development during talks in Seville, Spain, boosting Kenya’s role as a regional economic hub.
30 Jun, 2025 · 33 min read · 2,372 views
Traders across Kenya, including Kitengela’s Pizza Inn, reported massive losses from looting and vandalism during the chaotic Gen Z-led protests commemorating the 2024 Finance Bill uprising, highlighting the economic toll on small businesses.
26 Jun, 2025 · 32 min read · 2,911 views
President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2025, Appropriations Bill, and Supplementary Appropriation (No. 3) Bill into law at State House, Nairobi, paving the way for Ksh1.88 trillion in government spending and tax reforms amidst lingering public tensions from past protests.
26 Jun, 2025 · 32 min read · 3,047 views
An in-depth look at Kenya’s ambitious plan to raise Sh129 billion through Sukuk bonds and REITs to fund the Affordable Housing Programme, addressing a housing deficit while navigating economic concerns.
24 Jun, 2025 · 30 min read · 2,413 views