JKIA, Nairobi, March 10, 2026-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially commissioned 350 Body Worn Cameras for its customs officers, becoming the first tax agency in the region and one of the few worldwide to deploy the technology at scale. The system was launched today at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling a new…
KISUMU, 7th March 2026 -In a major push to reduce the high number of deaths and injuries caused by road traffic accidents, Mogo Kenya, East Africa’s leading vehicle and smartphone financier, in partnership with the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK), has trained over 800 boda boda riders in Kisumu County on road safety…
“Nil Returns filing to resume after the end of March 2026,” says KRA KISUMU, 4th February,2026 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has established a well-elaborated mechanism to broaden its tax base by introducing improved customer-centric services, simplified tax solutions, and ongoing engagement with the public. According to the tax agency, these initiatives are mainly…
ADDIS ABABA, February -African leaders are backing a new financial architecture designed to unlock the continent’s economic potential and reduce dependence on external capital. The New African Financial Architecture (NAFA) was presented by Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group, at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Held over…
The 475-kilometre extension from Naivasha-Bomet-Kisumu-Busia and Malaba will cost Sh645.8 billion. KISUMU, Kenya — After years of anticipation, residents of Kisumu have warmly welcomed the impending extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the lakeside city, describing the long-awaited project as a transformative force for both local communities and the wider East…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has tabled a direct proposal to the government, advocating for a uniform 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) rates across all income bands. This, they emphasise, is a critical stimulus measure to jumpstart economic growth and strengthen national revenue collections. In a detailed statement issued…
NAIROBI, January 2026— Practical Action Kenya, in key partnership with Gamos East Africa, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, and the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK), has officially launched the Enhancement of Local Manufacturing and Energy Crops Cultivation for Clean Cooking (ELMECC) Project at a Nairobi hotel, marking a significant milestone in advancing Kenya’s clean…
KISUMU, 6th January –Hundreds of small-scale traders at Kisumu’s Kondele Market have begun receiving business empowerment funds following the release of money raised during a high-profile fundraiser held late last year. The funds, raised through an initiative led by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Odongo Oron, are intended to help traders rebuild and expand their businesses…
NAIROBI, 4th January –A Kenyan engineering firm is seeking annulment of an arbitral award, alleging tribunal overreach and denial of due process under the UAE-Kenya investment treaty Spentech Engineering Limited has mounted a formal challenge against a ruling of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), asking for the annulment of an arbitral…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia 11th December – The African Union (AU) has launched a comprehensive continental strategy to chart a unified path towards a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition by 2063. The African Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan (ETSAP) was unveiled at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa earlier today, marking a pivotal step in…