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22 May 2023
Unveiling CBK governor nominee Kamau Thugge: Insights into his Background, Fiscal Policies, and Implications for Kenya
As Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge’s term comes to an end next month, the process to find his replacement has begun. On Monday, 15th May 2023, President William Ruto announced that he...
22 May 2023
Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Exchange Rate Fluctuation
In a recent visit to Kenya, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva held discussions with President Ruto and members of the Cabinet on possible policy recommendations concerning Kenya’s recovery ...
22 May 2023
Financing higher education: Why the new funding model might be the answer to solving financial crises in public universities
The demand for higher education in Kenya has increased despite inadequate funding from various stakeholders. This has led to the cost-sharing policy where the government and parents or stakeholders/do...
15 May 2023
KEEPING YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE – Significant Political Events of the Week
Monday, May 8, 2023 Covid certificates are no longer needed to enter the country after WHO said the virus is no longer a global health emergency. Starehe Point Affordable Housing Project details rel...
15 May 2023
KENYA GAZETTE
Legislative Supplements The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Staff Car Loan Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012 The Pre-Shipme...
15 May 2023
TRADE ROUNDUP
KENYA M-Pesa deepens share in Safaricom revenue as voice stutters The share of M-Pesa in Safaricom mobile service revenue has deepened to 41.5 percent as earnings from voice and text messaging came un...
15 May 2023
Tax Appeals: Examining the Impact of ‘Pay to Play’ on Access to Justice and Cash Flow Constraints for MSMEs
‘Pay to play or pay to be played?’ Sections of the Finance Bill 2023 have caused a buzz amongst them the amendment of Section 32 of the Tax Appeals Tribunals Act to cause taxpayers who seek an app...
15 May 2023
Unveiling the Economic Ramifications: The Impact of 16% VAT on Fuel and Fuel Products
The recent proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on petroleum from a rate of 8% to 16%, is bound to impact fuel prices and is poised to reverberate across various sectors of the econo...
15 May 2023
Finance Bill 2023: Is it the Breaking Point for Overburdened Kenyan Taxpayers?
The Finance Bill, 2023 which has got many tongues wagging across the country was tabled before the National Assembly on Thursday, May 4, 2023, by the National Treasury. The Bill proposes an array of t...
8 May 2023
KENYA GAZETTE REVIEW
Legislative Supplements The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Curfew Extension Order, No. 4 of 2023. The Public Order Declaration of Disturbed...
8 May 2023
TRADE & FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND UP
Kenya The burden of beauty: Wigs, false beards and eyebrows hit with 5pc tax Millions of consumers of beauty products such as wigs and false beards and eyebrows in the country could pay more for the i...
26 Apr 2023
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND TRADE ROUND-UP
Kenya Rich investors to buy extra shares without CMA approval Investors will be free to buy stakes of up to 30 percent in listed companies without the approval of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), ...
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