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Filing your KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) tax returns for employment income is a mandatory requirement for all registered taxpayers in Kenya with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). For the 2026 filing season, the process covers income…
The deadline of June 30th remains the most critical date in the Kenyan tax calendar. If you hold an active Personal Identification Number (PIN), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requires you to declare your income for the 2025 tax year…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially reinstated the option to file Nil Returns on iTax, but with a catch. Starting April 1, 2026, every nil declaration submitted for the 2025 tax year will undergo validation via a new automated…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a high-priority public notice aimed at safeguarding Kenya’s airspace. Citing the Civil Aviation Act (Cap. 394), the Authority is tightening regulations on all buildings and structures…
Many mobile users believe that disposing of a SIM card is a quick fix for an outstanding M-Shwari debt. However, M-Shwari operates as a formal banking product through NCBA and Safaricom, meaning its recovery processes are anchored in your…
Cellulant has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The move unifies the company’s product strategy and technology execution under a single executive office. Muriuki joined…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has officially announced a Ksh. 65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO). This is the 15th consecutive year as the tournament’s presenting partner and leading private sector sponsor. The 57th edition…
Stanbic Bank Kenya and Salvador Caetano Kenya have announced a significant expansion of their vehicle financing partnership. By pooling their resources, the two institutions are offering a financial cushion designed to drive growth across…
In a landmark move for regional oncology, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has unveiled the TrueBeam Radiotherapy System. It is an artificial intelligence-enabled platform designed to deliver high-precision radiation…
Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, marking a major milestone in its decade-long mission to bolster the continent’s digital economy. This year’s edition signals a…
In a joint statement, a coalition of human rights and advocacy organizations marked the one-year anniversary of the historic decree that abolished the discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards. While the partners lauded…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has affirmed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is entitled to treat all money flowing into a bank account as taxable income, unless the account holder can prove otherwise. The decision, arising from a…
Amnesty International Kenya has officially announced the commencement of a search for its next Executive Director, marking the end of a transformative era under the leadership of Irũngũ Houghton. After eight years at the helm, Houghton is…
Kevin Wekesa, a mainstay of the Kenya Sevens national rugby team, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Award. The announcement, made during a ceremony in Milan ahead of the…
For decades, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been marketed as a cornerstone of U.S.-Africa relations. Recently, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) lauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to extend the…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has officially submitted its Banking Sector Proposals for the Fiscal Budget 2026/27. They have specific recommendations for tax reforms and legislative amendments designed to restore purchasing power,…
In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a different kind of arrival redefined the nation’s cultural landscape: the Bronx-born movement of hip hop. Originally released in 2005, the…
Forex (short for ‘foreign exchange’) is the global market where currencies are bought and sold. If you are curious and providing you’re cautious, it can be a fun way to learn how world events and local prices can nudge exchange-rates. The…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially launched a new digital registration framework as part of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the…
In its inaugural Impact Report released today, the Britam Foundation documented a strategic footprint that has empowered over 92,000 lives and created 1,358 jobs across East Africa. The foundation focuses on four pillars, Health,…
The Government of Kenya has officially launched the National Electric Mobility Policy (National e-Mobility policy). This strategy aims to transition the country toward a cleaner, more efficient, and low-carbon transport system. The policy…
On February 25–26, 2026, the Africa Media Festival (AMF) returns to Nairobi, bringing to the Kenyan capital, the continent’s most influential media minds. It is organized by Baraza Media Lab. Under the banner Resilient Storytelling:…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), via its flagship brand Tusker, has officially renewed its partnership with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. KBL will be the primary patron of Young Lions Kenya competition 2026 from…
Old Mutual Group has announced it has integrated Paystack solutions to enable digital payments for its customers. This integration will allow Old Mutual customers to complete transactions via multiple online and mobile channels. “At Old…
