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Dennis Otieno

Dennis Otieno

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Manufacturers flag eTIMS compliance gaps, warn of rising tax risks
February 26, 2026 03:09 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Manufacturers flag eTIMS compliance gaps, warn of rising tax risks

At a recent industry forum in Nairobi, where the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with DigiTax, hosted a high-level industry seminar on VAT compliance, manufacturers said the transition from the Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS) to eTIMS under the Kenya Revenue Authority h...

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Kenya set for steady growth amid global uncertainty - Report
January 27, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya set for steady growth amid global uncertainty - Report

The Mastercard Economics Institute’s 2026 Economic Outlook says Kenya is well placed to sustain economic momentum despite a challenging global environment.The report highlights solid domestic demand, expanding digital inclusion and more diversified trade relationships...

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Kenya vehicle sales jump by 20% on cheaper loans
January 22, 2026 07:29 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya vehicle sales jump by 20% on cheaper loans

Industry figures point to improved financing conditions and renewed business confidence as key drivers of the rebound.The market grew by nearly twenty percent in 2025, as total industry sales rose to 13,583 units, up from 11,352 units recorded in 2024.

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Kenya faces heightened political instability, civil unrest in 2026 - Report
January 21, 2026 08:07 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya faces heightened political instability, civil unrest in 2026 - Report

A new global security report warns that the aftershocks of last year’s Gen Z–led protests continue to shape risk planning by businesses and investors. 

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Safaricom launches record Ksh.40 billion corporate bond
November 20, 2025 08:54 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Safaricom launches record Ksh.40 billion corporate bond

Analysts say the move reflects a broader shift, with more companies turning to bonds as they seek stable and predictable financing for growth. 

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Kenya’s tea sector set for overhaul under new draft regulations
October 14, 2025 08:09 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Kenya’s tea sector set for overhaul under new draft regulations

The Tea Board of Kenya on Monday presented the Draft Tea Regulations and Green Leaf Quality Requirements during a stakeholder validation forum at the Tea House in Nairobi.

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Kenya loses Ksh.20B in five years over delayed adoption of GMO crops - Report
October 09, 2025 09:45 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Kenya loses Ksh.20B in five years over delayed adoption of GMO crops - Report

A new report warns that misinformation and regulatory bottlenecks are keeping life-changing technologies out of farmers’ hands and consequently costing the country billions.

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Treasury unveils Ksh.34B climate resilience push to uplift rural Kenya
September 01, 2025 05:31 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Treasury unveils Ksh.34B climate resilience push to uplift rural Kenya

The initiative, backed by IFAD, the Green Climate Fund, and the Global Environment Facility, will benefit more than two million Kenyans in regions spanning the Cherangany Hills and Mau West water towers.

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Etihad to triple Nairobi-Abu Dhabi flights by December 2025
August 22, 2025 10:08 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Etihad to triple Nairobi-Abu Dhabi flights by December 2025

Etihad says it will scale up flights on the Nairobi–Abu Dhabi route from the current four weekly services to eight by October, and to 14 flights a week by December 15.

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Govt, industry push for tech solutions as Kenya grapples with car theft
August 15, 2025 11:43 (EAT) • 6 months ago

Govt, industry push for tech solutions as Kenya grapples with car theft

Speaking at the 2025 Telematics Summit in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Roads and Transport Joseph Mbugua said the government is keen on adopting technology to curb rising cases.

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