KCB Group PLC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at providing financial and trade facilitation support to investors operating in the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County. Under the agreement, Afreximbank and KCB Group will provide initial funding of US$500 million and US$300 million, respectively, towards the…
File image of NEMA Director General Mamo Boru The technical review processes are completed by September 30, 2025. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has directed all businesses with pending environmental applications to contact respective offices where their submissions were made to ensure technical review processes are completed by September 30, 2025. In a notice…
File image of KRA offices The maintenance window is set for four hours. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)has announced another scheduled system maintenance that will temporarily affect its digital services. In a notice shared on Thursday, September 18, the tax authority informed all stakeholders that there will be a scheduled maintenance of iTax from Thursday,…
ODM leader Raila Odinga He positioned the initiative as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation. Former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga has announced plans to launch a new digital cryptocurrency aimed at transforming Kenya’s financial landscape. Speaking on Thursday, September 18, Raila described the initiative as an ambitious step towards strengthening…
โBoltโs top 50 drivers took home an average of Ksh 1.28 million in the first half of 2025. -This translates to Ksh 213000, a figure that equals what some of the high-paying professionals like doctors, lawyers and senior university lecturers. Bolt, a top ride-hailing platform in Kenya has revealed that its top 50 drivers earned…
In the hustle of Kenyaโs competitive business world, a silent threat is eroding profits and strangling cash flow. Itโs not market volatility or rising costsโitโs a critical misunderstanding buried in everyday invoices: the VAT distinction between disbursements and reimbursements. To the untrained eye, they seem identical. But to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), they are…
Kenya Ranked Among Top 10 African Countries with Billionaires Kenya has secured its place among Africaโs economic elite, being ranked in the Top 10 African countries with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires in 2025, according to a new report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. The report reveals that…
Danada Developers Launches First Project โ Juja Creek Danada Developers is thrilled to announce the launch of our flagship real estate venture โ Juja Creek, a tranquil and secure gated estate nestled just off Juja Farm Road. This premier project marks a significant milestone for Danada Developers as we officially step into the Kenyan property…
An AI-generated image of a person sad in a work place Not every resignation comes with a dramatic farewell email, a heated confrontation, or a tearful goodbye. In the modern workplace, a shift is happening: the silent resignation.ย They serve their notice, keep their frustrations to themselves, and simply vanish into new opportunities. This growing…
A vehicle being offloaded from a truck Kenyans can bring in a car without paying the usual import taxes, but only if they fall into strict exemption categories and follow the process to the letter. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recognises three broad groups for motor-vehicle tax relief: Persons with disabilities (PWDs), returning residents, and…