Somalia has renewed its bid to join the East African Community (EAC) trade bloc, after the country’s newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Arusha to attend the ongoing 22nd …
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The National Treasury will introduce new tax measures to replace the Sh21 billion it earns in annual minimum taxes if the government loses an appeal against a court ruling that …
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Kenya keen on exporting black tea to Chinese market
Kenya is eager to commence the sale of black tea in China amid growing demand for the product in the vast Chinese market. This intention was made clear recently by …
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First miraa consignment set to leave for Somalia on Sunday
The first miraa consignment is expected to leave Kenya for Somalia Sunday, 24th July 2022. In a twitter post, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced that Agriculture Cabinet Secretary …
Two top officials have left Tuskys Supermarket in the last few weeks, underlining the challenges in reviving the troubled retailer that was once Kenya’s largest chain. The first one to …
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Airtel Kenya splits mobile money after selling minority stake
Telecommunications firm Airtel Kenya has split its mobile money business into a separately run entity known as Airtel Money Kenya Limited following the entry of minority shareholders into the venture. …
The Kenya Tea Development Agency(KTDA) has continued to invest in green energy as it moves to assist farmers to access renewable forms of energy while cutting electricity costs. The Agency …
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Govt. releases Ksh 8B for maize subsidy programme in Kenya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya says the government has released Ksh 8 billion in order to finance the 4-week National Maize Flour Subsidy Programme announced Wednesday. The funds will allow millers …
Installation of high-speed internet connectivity being overseen by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, has commenced in 87 public service facilities across Kenya. The project sponsored by the …
Somalia has renewed its bid to join the East Africa Community (EAC), days after DRC Congo was admitted to the regional trade bloc. On Thursday, the country’s newly elected President …