Tullow Oil, the well-known British company involved in oil and gas, has decided to leave Kenya after years of trying to help the country become an oil exporter. On April …
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The National Treasury has approved the University of Nairobi’s plan to construct new student hostels with a total capacity of 4,000 beds under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. According to …
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SBM Bank Kenya’s sh819 million Capital from Parent Firm Amid Rising Losses
by Editorby EditorMauritius-based SBM Holdings has pumped an additional Sh819 million into its Kenyan subsidiary, SBM Bank Kenya, as part of continued efforts to stabilise operations amid mounting financial losses. The fresh …
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Diaspora Remittances Rise Slightly to Sh159.5 Billion in Q1 Amid Slower Growth
by Editorby EditorKenyans living and working abroad sent home $1.23 billion (Sh159.5 billion) during the first three months of this year, reflecting a slower growth rate of 2.2 percent compared to the …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will publish a new valuation template for taxing imported second-hand cars by July 2025. The move follows mounting concerns from dealers over inflated duties and …
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Kenya Unveils eRITS to Boost Rental Tax Compliance and Expand Revenue Base
by Editorby EditorThe National Treasury’s Principal Secretary, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, today launched the Electronic Rental Tax Information System (eRITS), a digital platform designed to enhance rental income tax compliance and expand Kenya’s …
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Standbic Bank Kenya to Join China’s CIPS in Strategic Pivot Toward Yuan Transactions
by Editorby EditorStanbic Bank Kenya’s parent company, Standard Bank Group, is set to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) by the end of 2025 in a strategic move aimed at enhancing …
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American Investors Extorted in Kenya’s Tender System, U.S. Reveals
by Editorby EditorThe U.S. has once again criticized Kenya over widespread corruption in public procurement, accusing officials of extorting American firms seeking government tenders. In its 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, the …
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Central Bank Slashes Key Rates in Bold Push for Lending and Revive Economy
by Editorby EditorIn a bold and unprecedented move, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has slashed key interest rates in a triple-pronged policy shift aimed at pushing commercial banks to reduce lending …