President William Ruto met with Prince William at Windsor Castle to discuss deepening Kenya-UK cooperation, focusing on shared prosperity, sustainable development, and tackling global challenges like climate change and economic reform.
Reports emerged that President William Ruto is spearheading the construction of a KSh 1.2 billion, 8,000-seater church within State House, Nairobi, raising questions about funding sources and the propriety of a religious facility on government grounds.
Read MoreKenya’s teachers’ unions, KNUT and KUPPET, issued a seven-day strike notice after failed negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission for the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement, demanding a 60 percent salary increase and enhanced allowances, threatening to disrupt the education sector.
Read MoreSafaricom Ethiopia announced it has reached 10 million 90-day active customers, four years after its launch, driven by a KES 330 billion investment in 4G infrastructure and creating over 20,000 jobs, transforming Ethiopia’s telecom landscape.
Read MoreThe Kenya Revenue Authority announced a five-day extension for filing 2024 income tax returns, setting the new deadline for July 5, following technical difficulties with the iTax system that disrupted taxpayers’ ability to comply by the original June 30 deadline.
Read MoreKenyan MPs approved amendments to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, reducing fines for cryptocurrency rule violations from Sh10 million to Sh1 million for individuals and Sh7 million for companies, following lobbying by industry players concerned about stifling innovation.
Read MorePresident William Ruto secured a landmark agreement for Nairobi to host the African headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development during talks in Seville, Spain, boosting Kenya’s role as a regional economic hub.
Read MoreTraders across Kenya, including Kitengela’s Pizza Inn, reported massive losses from looting and vandalism during the chaotic Gen Z-led protests commemorating the 2024 Finance Bill uprising, highlighting the economic toll on small businesses.
Read MorePresident William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2025, Appropriations Bill, and Supplementary Appropriation (No. 3) Bill into law at State House, Nairobi, paving the way for Ksh1.88 trillion in government spending and tax reforms amidst lingering public tensions from past protests.
Read MoreAn in-depth look at Kenya’s ambitious plan to raise Sh129 billion through Sukuk bonds and REITs to fund the Affordable Housing Programme, addressing a housing deficit while navigating economic concerns.
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