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Tax burden: Private sector reels under unpredictable business environment

KCB CEO Paul Russo, during a recent forum attended by Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, pointed out how disjointed the budget-making process is.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 hrs ago
Tax burden: Private sector reels under unpredictable business environment
New drive to boost food security
By Esther Dianah 5 hrs ago
Is customer service a victim of economic hard times?
Is customer service a victim of economic hard times?
By XN Iraki 5 hrs ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
By Paul Mbugua 6 hrs ago
Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summit
Kisumu is set to host the second edition of the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) between August 6 to 8, 2025.
By James Wanzala 11 hrs ago
Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summit
Better than gold: How Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices
Ecuadorian farmers who chose cocoa over bananas are reaping big profits as a worldwide cocoa shortage drives up prices.
By AFP 11 hrs ago
Better than gold: How Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search.
By AFP 11 hrs ago
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
Budding techpreneur with an eye on drone soccer World Cup
After experiencing drone soccer in the United Kingdom (UK), America (US) and South Korea, David Kanyanjua was determined to introduce the exciting sport in Kenya.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 hrs ago
Budding techpreneur with an eye on drone soccer World Cup
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men.
By Rodgers Otiso 7 days ago
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
Why Kenya has few micro insurers
The IRA says it has rejected approval requests from several microinsurance firms because their products do not meet the threshold set for the low-income population.
By Graham Kajilwa 7 days ago
Why Kenya has few micro insurers
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
Women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Kenya and Tunisia have come together for the inaugural three-day expo in Nairobi.
By Sofia Ali 7 days ago
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
Why African diaspora are choosing to settle in Kenya
A growing number of people of African descents are leaving the West in search of identity, peace, and purpose finding it in the heart of East Africa
By Manuel Ntoyai 7 days ago
Why African diaspora are choosing to settle in Kenya
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
Britam’s innovation and incubation hub BetaLab has invested Sh5 million in a local fintech firm Oye, to boost access to insurance and ease fuel costs for the country’s two million boda boda drivers.
By Esther Dianah 7 days ago
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner
When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and food at a 2019 wedding reception at the Kericho Golf Club, many thought the day was ruined.
By Nikko Tanui 7 days ago
From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner
Energy sector players urge supply chain policy change
Stakeholders in the energy and oil industry are calling for the establishment of consistent policies and dependable supply chains.
By Manuel Ntoyai 14 days ago
Energy sector players urge supply chain policy change
State's bid to reserve tenders below Sh3b for local firms
Local businesses will be able to benefit from government tenders up to Sh3 billion even as the State is keen not accumulate further debts owed to enterprises.
By Graham Kajilwa 14 days ago
State's bid to reserve tenders below Sh3b for local firms
Gulf Air's return to Nairobi a boon trade, travel and regional connectivity
After 13 years, Gulf Air has returned to Nairobi, reigniting direct connectivity between Bahrain and Kenya. The airline’s decision to relaunch flights on 2 June 2025.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 14 days ago
Gulf Air's return to Nairobi a boon trade, travel and regional connectivity
Non-remittances, land investments amplify financial woes of Afya Sacco
The minutes of the 43rd Annual Delegates Meeting held last year have offered a glimpse of the financial woes bedeviling Afya Co-operative Savings that resulted to a chaotic gathering in May.
By Graham Kajilwa 14 days ago
Non-remittances, land investments amplify financial woes of Afya Sacco
How Mitumba, local textile firms can co-exist side by side
Establishing standards for imported second-hand clothes and those manufactured locally is one of the ways players in the Mitumba sector believe will allow these two industries to co-exist.
By Graham Kajilwa 21 days ago
How Mitumba, local textile firms can co-exist side by side
Kenya and Barbados - a tourism and business partnership poised for growth
Kenya and Barbados stand on the verge of a thriving tourism and trade partnership, driven by shared values, travel policies, and business opportunities.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 22 days ago
Kenya and Barbados - a tourism and business partnership poised for growth
Boost as agency proposes halving consignment fee for local exporters
KenTrade has proposed to slash the $10 (Sh1,300) Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) fee by half to increase cross-border trade.
By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago
Boost as agency proposes halving consignment fee for local exporters
Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Flowers continue to lead Kenya’s horticultural exports as the country gears up to host the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Exhibition (IFTEX).
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 28 days ago
Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Inside State's Sh3.7b fresh plan to revamp MSMEs sector
The government wants to harmonise government fees, taxes, and levies affecting these businesses with the aim of promoting targeted fiscal and business incentives for MSMEs.
By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago
Inside State's Sh3.7b fresh plan to revamp MSMEs sector
Digital platform eyes regional expansion after clinching Sh6.5b additional funding
Wakandi has launched a Series A funding round, aiming to raise $50 million (Sh6.5 billion) within three months to expand into Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
By Kelley Boss 28 days ago
Digital platform eyes regional expansion after clinching Sh6.5b additional funding
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