Private sector wants biannual tax review to ease burden
The private sector is calling on the government to consider reviewing taxes after two years as opposed to the annual increment to help them plan...
Trade
Kenya emerges stronger from covid setbacks to post 7.5pc growth
Kenya’s gross domestic product expanded 7.5% last year on account of relaxed COVID-19 containment measures and improved vaccination which brought normalcy in key sectors of...
Tea exports to increase after Kenya, Sudan resolve dispute
The three-year standoff between Kenya and Sudan over the shelf life of tea has been fully resolved paving the way for increased shipments to the...
Illegal scrap metal dealers face heavy fines as govt. lifts ban
Scrap metal dealers who will engage in the trade without license stare at heavy penalties as state announces the lifting of ban imposed on the...
KEBS reinforces cargo inspection as deal with third parties ends
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has assured traders that there will be no delays in cargo clearance after the pre-export inspection deal with five...
Raila says quick solution on Ukraine crisis to shield Kenyan exporters
Azimio la Umoja presidential hopeful, Raila Odinga has called on world leaders and the United Nations to find a speedy solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict...
EAC central banks jittery of economic risks posed by Ukraine war
The East African Community (EAC) central bank governors have voiced their concerns over potential impact the the Russia-Ukraine war will have on regional economies. During...
Raila promises private sector incentives to boost exports if elected
Tax breaks and export reward schemes are some of policy interventions the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader, Raila Odinga has promised Kenya’s private sector....
Kenya seeks Kshs. 250B exports growth in lucrative gulf market
Kenya has positioned itself to grow bilateral trade with countries under the Gulf Cooperation Council which will see the share of net imports by the...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kenya likely to face wheat supply disruptions
Kenya will start feeling the impact of higher energy and food costs in the coming weeks due to the ongoing military and political tiff between...