E-Commerce

Trade and Financial Service Round-Ups

Kenya Kenya Freezes Binance Accounts in Money Laundering Purge Kenyan Binance account users have become the first casualties of a broader regulatory crackdown on the cryptocurrency sector, driven by concerns around fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing, with the Government of Kenya now calling for the freezing of certain accounts. Binance has acknowledged the move, noting that […]...

17 Apr 2026

The Financial Consumer Protection Framework: Closing the Gaps in Kenya’s Digital Economy

For years, Kenya focused on getting citizens into the financial system, but now, Kenyans are posing a hard question: who is protecting them once they are in? From cash to mobile wallets, from bank que...

25 Oct 2024

Incorporating the informal sector into electonic tax

Kenya’s informal sector, often referred to as the “Jua Kali” sector, plays a vital role in the country’s socio-economic climate. This sector encompasses millions of self-employed individuals, ...

25 Oct 2024

Kenya’s crypto market growth: How KRA’s integration plan can boost revenue and transparency

The Kenyan cryptocurrency market has seen significant growth in recent years. Studies by blockchain analysis firms, such as Chainalysis, estimate that at least four million Kenyans own cryptocurrencie...

18 Oct 2024

The Future of Short-Term Rentals and How the Government Can Enhance Revenue Collection

Airbnb has become a market leader in Kenya’s Short-Term Rentals (STRs) sector, with investors specialising in these accommodations. The number of listings in Kenya has grown significantly, with ...