US Aid Freeze, Pandemic Expose Vulnerability, Opportunities, in Africa's Healthcare Systems- VC Founder
The Covid-19 pandemic and the recent freeze on US aid have exposed the vulnerability of Africa’s healthcare systems but also created the momentum for locally made healthcare solutions, an early [...]
Facebook, WhatsApp Usage Slips in Q2 2024/2025 CA
Meta platforms — Facebook and WhatsApp — remain the most popular social media apps in Kenya but usage slipped in Q2 2024/2025 to 57.1% and 54.4% from 63.9% and 55.8% [...]NSE Bull Run Drives Investor Wealth Up by KSh 137 bn in Just Two Months
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has sustained its market rally, which has seen investors’ portfolios grow by KSh 137 billion in 2 months, was propelled by strong gains in key [...]CMA Suspends Money Manager Trade Sense's License for Three Months
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has suspended Trade Sense Limited for 90 days for failure to comply with various regulatory requirements. The suspension is due to the failure by Trade [...]Blockchain Lobby Faults 3% Digital Asset Tax, Blurry Proposals in Crypto Bill
Representatives of the Kenya's blockchain industry have challenged the 3% Digital Asset Tax (DAT) on virtual assets and several provisions in the proposed crypto bill — claiming it exceeds global [...]Kenya's Diplomatic Missions Hit by Funds Delay, Poor Buildings
Kenya’s image abroad is at risk following delayed disbursements of funds, poorly maintained diplomatic mission buildings and lack of security guards, the Auditor-General says in the 2023/24 audit report. “In [...]KRA Waives KSh 140Bn in Tax Amnesty Program
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived KSh 140billion in penalties, interest and fines for over 1.9 million taxpayers in the ongoing Tax Amnesty Program. “In spite of the progressive growth, [...]How to apply for KRA Pin in Kenya
A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN is a unique personal identification number assigned by the Kenya Revenue Authority. It is mandatory for individuals and businesses engaging in financial, tax, and regulatory transactions in Kenya. [...]
Treasury Fails to Release KSh 46.5bn Intended for Marginalised Communities
The Auditor General has indicated that the National Treasury has withheld KSh 46.5 billion earmarked for the country’s most marginalised communities over the last 14 years. In 2023, Parliament approved [...]Heightened Investor Interest in Money Market Funds Drives Rapid Growth in Unit Trusts
The value of combined assets of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), such as Money Market Funds and fixed income funds, increased by 81% to KSh 389.2 billion in December 2024 from [...]Afreximbank, Kenya Ink KSh 387.5mn Deals for Dongo Kundu, Naivasha SEZ
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a series of agreements with Kenya to finance the development of industrial parks and special economic zones (SEZs) with KSh 387.5 million (US$3 [...]Bolt Confirms Drivers Are Fully Reimbursed for Discounts Extended to Passengers
Ride-hailing company Bolt has clarified that it fully covers the cost of discounts offered to passengers so that drivers receive the full fare before commission. “When a rider receives a [...]
