Weak Governance to Blame for High Electricity Prices in Kenya, World Bank Says
Electricity tariffs in Kenya are among the highest on the continent partly because of poor governance in power purchasing agreements with independent power producers, the World Bank says in its [...]
Trump Administration Suspends New Student Visa Appointments, Plans Social Media Vetting
The U.S. Government has halted the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments at its consulates worldwide, as the State Department prepares to implement enhanced social media screening [...]World Bank Proposes Reforms to Enhance Kenya’s Revenue
The World Bank has outlined a strategy that could strengthen Kenya's revenue system by addressing inefficiencies, inequities, and distortions in the current tax framework. “These issues significantly limit the country's [...]NCPB Releases 200k Bags of Maize to Stabilize Prices
The National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB) has released the first batch of 200,000 bags of maize from the National Strategic Grain Reserve (NSR) to registered millers to help stabilize [...]MP Proposes New Internet Billing System, Know Your Customer Rules For ISPs
In a move aimed at redefining how Kenyans pay for their internet, Parliament is considering a legislative amendment that could upend the flat-rate billing model long favored by most Internet [...]Translocation of 21 Black Rhinos to Cost KSh 14 million
Kenya has started the translocation of 21 critically endangered black rhinos to establish a new breeding population at Segera Conservancy, an exercise estimated to cost the government KSh 14 million. This strategic move [...]Sacco Scandals Fire Gov't into Action, But Will Reforms Hold?
The government has moved to protect interest of members in the Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) following growing cases of mismanagement leading to the total or near collapse of [...]CA Budgets KSh 3.1bn to Expand Kenya's E-Commerce Infrastructure
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is targeting the expansion of courier and postal services in its five year KSh 40 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) strategy to spur the [...]Relief For Schools As Gov't Releases KSh 22bn in Capitation Funds
The Ministry of Education has released Ksh 22 billion in capitation funds for Term 2 after school heads and principals nationwide complained that the delay hindered crucial learning resources. “As [...]4G Capital Executive Urges Adoption of Predictable Tax Policies For Corporate Stability
A leading figure in East Africa’s fintech sector has cautioned that Kenya’s unpredictable tax regime is threatening investment, stifling enterprise growth, and eroding the country’s competitiveness as a viable business [...]EAC Approves Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan
The East African Community's Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) has approved the EAC Cross-border Payment System Masterplan which aims to reduce the cost and time of cross-border payments, making transactions faster and more affordable [...]Court Prohibits Telcos, State Agencies, from Shutting Down Internet As Civil Societies File Petition
The High Court has issued temporary orders barring government agencies and telecom providers from interfering with internet access, in advance of a landmark public interest case challenging the legality of [...]
