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George Obell, acting commissioner, Micro and Small Taxpayers at Kenya Revenue Authority./HANDOUT Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are the heartbeat of Kenya’s economy. Their entrepreneurial spirit drives job creation, innovation and inclusive growth. Despite their significant position in the economy, their overall tax contribution remains below potential. At a recent African Development Bank VAT Digitisation…
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According to the Global Peace Index 2025 by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Ghana, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Botswana, and Mauritius are Africa’s most peaceful nations. The annual study ranks 163 countries based on indicators such as societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation. Kenya placed 31st out of 44 African countries. The data underscores…
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Susan M. Burns, the new Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Susan M. Burns has officially assumed her role as the new Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Nairobi, the largest U.S. diplomatic mission in sub-Saharan Africa. A seasoned diplomat and career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Burns takes…
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ODM officials address party members in Vihiga County at a past meeting/FILE The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially launched its much-anticipated county delegates’ elections across 43 counties. The elections mark a step towards reorganising the party’s internal leadership ahead of a planned national delegates’ conference. ODM urged its members to uphold order and respect…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki/DPCS Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has welcomed the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) decision to lower its benchmark lending rate to 9.5 per cent. Kindiki in a statement praised the move as a sign of renewed economic stability and growth. He said the adjustment reflects a turning point for the economy, which…
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Maseno University vice chancellor Prof Julius Nyabundi during the orientation of first year students for 2025-26 academic year Maseno University vice chancellor Prof Julius Nyabundi has cautioned new students against drug abuse, radicalisation, divisive politics, and indiscipline, warning that such behavior could cut short their academic journey. Speaking during the orientation of 8,000 first-year students…
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According to the Global Peace Index 2025, five countries recorded the largest declines in peacefulness between 2024 and 2025. Ukraine topped the list with a peace score increase of +0.142, followed by Israel (+0.128), Haiti (+0.115), Myanmar (+0.102), and Ecuador (+0.098). This highlights that a higher score indicates reduced peacefulness, with the index ranging from…
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According to the Global Peace Index 2025, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Europe remains the most peaceful region with an average score of 1.49. North America follows at 1.83, while Sub-Saharan Africa records 2.31. South Asia scores 2.42, and the Middle East & North Africa ranks lowest at 2.65. The scoring…
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Sidian Bank has announced the opening of its 49th branch, an ultra-modern and executive banking hall located in Nyandarua County along the Gilgil-Nyahururu highway. This milestone marks a significant step in Sidian Bank’s ambitious expansion strategy in delivering exceptional financial services to customers and entrepreneurs in the broader Mt. Kenya region and its surrounding areas.…
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Kenya now grapples with a painful reality: only 40% of foreign firms intend to reinvest by 2026, meaning a staggering 60% are scaling down or planning to leave. In a nation already battling economic fragility, this exodus could be catastrophic. The human cost runs deep. With an estimated 20.76 million unemployed Kenyans by 2025, today’s…