KRA Invites Comments On 1.5% Digital Tax
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is inviting members of the public to comment on the 1.5% Digital Tax. The public has until August 24 to submit their comments to the [...]
President Kenyatta Establishes the Kenya Transport And Logistics Network
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday issued an executive order establishing the Kenya Transport and Logistics Network (KTLN). KTLN will be tasked with managing, coordinating, and integrating operations of public ports, [...]
Petco Calls for Extended Producer Responsibility Policy to Manage Plastic Waste
PET Recycling Company (Petco) is calling for policy push to drive Extended Producer Responsibility, which would hold manufacturers accountable for their plastic waste. Speaking in a webinar, Country Manager Joyce [...]Interview; Unpacking the US-Kenya Free Trade Agreement
Following the ongoing negotiations trade negotiations between the United States and Kenya, The Kenyan Wallstreet interviewed American Chambers of Commerce (AMCHAM) Kenya CEO Maxwell Okello on what this historic Free [...]
Independent Review Clears AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina
An independent panel has cleared African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina of allegations of favouritism and nepotism. A report by the committee concurs with findings on the bank's ethics [...]Kenya's Public Debt Policy Paper awaits Cabinet Approval
A policy document that will ensure Kenya's public debt remains manageable is ready and now awaits Cabinet's approval. This Public Debt and Borrowing Policy seeks to ensure the State can [...]
Kenyan Court suspends VAT on Insurance agency, brokerage fees
Nairobi, Kenya; The High Court has suspended imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on insurance agency and insurance brokerage services. This follows a Constitutional petition by the Association of Kenya [...]Kenya Nominates Cabinet Minister Amina Mohamed for Top WTO Job
Kenya has nominated Ms. Amina C. Mohamed, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports for the post of World Trade Organization(WTO) Director-General. She hopes to succeed the current Director-General, Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, [...]Relief as KRA Delays New 5.5% Excise Duty For 6 Months
Consumers can now sigh in relief after KRA deferred a new tax for six months. The taxman has delayed a 5.5% excise duty, which was expected to start on July [...]COVID-19 Slows Down Implementation of Big 4' Agenda
In view of the significant financial resources required to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the implementation of the' Big 4 Agenda has been slowed down. This is [...]Kenya Aviation Corporation to Take Over Kenya Airways
The Government intends to establish Kenya Aviation Corporation, an entity that it will use to take over operations of Kenya Airways upon it being nationalized and delisted from the Nairobi [...]Kenya Slashes Park Fees by 50% as Visitors Dwindle
The Kenya Wildlife Services(KWS) has reduced park entry fee by 50% for locals and foreigners to rescue the tourism sector. KWS is a state corporation that was established to conserve [...]
