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Inside KRA’s Deal With Amazon to Tax Kenyans Up to 40% on Books Sold
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Inside KRA’s Deal With Amazon to Tax Kenyans Up to 40% on Books Sold

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), under the Income Tax Act (Cap 470), is allowed to tax Kenyan authors on the sales income they make on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). According to the authority, Kenyan authors can be taxed…

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Online Birth Certificates Go Live; How to Apply, Download and Print
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Online Birth Certificates Go Live; How to Apply, Download and Print

Starting June 22, 2026, Kenyans can now download and print a birth certificate online directly from home, eliminating the need to visit Huduma centers or civil registry offices. This major reform was announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary…

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Opinion | Why Kenya’s Youth Are Redefining Our Political Destiny
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Opinion | Why Kenya’s Youth Are Redefining Our Political Destiny

The soul of Kenya is currently at a crossroads. As we inch closer to the next general election, the air in our nation is heavy—not just with the familiar rhetoric of campaign season, but with a palpable sense of urgency. Our nation is, in…

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Martha Karua Detained, Unreachable, Phone Switched Off
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Martha Karua Detained, Unreachable, Phone Switched Off

The Ugandan government, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, has denied Senior Counsel Martha entry into Uganda after immigration authorities at Entebbe International Airport reportedly reversed an earlier decision allowing…

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Pinup: How Online Gaming Platforms Change Player Demands
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Pinup: How Online Gaming Platforms Change Player Demands

The evolution of digital gaming has fundamentally reshaped how entertainment is consumed across East Africa. Millions of players now look for platforms like Pinup that offer access to premium entertainment, completely redefining engagement…

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Judge Who Stopped BBI Elected President of the Court of Appeal
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Judge Who Stopped BBI Elected President of the Court of Appeal

Justice Gatembu Kairu has been elected as the new President of the Court of Appeal. In an exercise that took place on Monday, June 22, Justice Gatembu garnered 26 votes out of the 41 ballots cast. The race attracted four candidates. The…

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Opinion | What Fatherhood Teaches Us About Real Security
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Opinion | What Fatherhood Teaches Us About Real Security

When we think about fathers, we often think about the lessons they teach us. This June, as the world celebrates fathers, we have an opportunity to honor the men who have shaped our lives through their guidance, sacrifice, and unwavering…

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Water Bills Set to Rise as New Tariffs and Penalties Are Approved
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Water Bills Set to Rise as New Tariffs and Penalties Are Approved

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved revised water tariffs and penalties, resulting in higher charges across counties. In the Kenya Gazette Notice dated June 19, the regulatory board determined that an upward tariff…

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Govt Declares Historic Mombasa Landmark New National Heritage Site
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Govt Declares Historic Mombasa Landmark New National Heritage Site

The government has officially declared the Manyimbo World War Cemetery in Mombasa a National Monument, granting it protection under the National Museums and Heritage Act. This declaration was made through Gazette Notice No. 8991 issued by…

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