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16 Feb 2024
Navigating Voluntary Tax Disclosure Programmes: A Guide for Businesses.
In the dynamic landscape of taxation, businesses often find themselves grappling with complex tax compliance requirements. In response to this challenge, tax authorities around the world have introduc...
16 Feb 2024
CBK surveys point to optimism despite inflationary pressures: MPC raises interest rates.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) conducts a Market Perceptions Survey before each Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to gather insights from banks and non-bank private sector firms regarding vario...
16 Feb 2024
Driving compliance in Kenya: Public and private sectors should collaborate to navigate low compliance levels.
Compliance is a critical imperative for both the public and private sectors, although the nuances of implementation vary significantly between them. The distinct approaches taken by both sectors are l...
16 Feb 2024
Kenya’s Eurobond return exceeds expectations, eases debt repayment concerns.
On February 7, the Kenyan government made an offer to partially repurchase its existing Eurobond, which is maturing on June 24, 2024, at par, including payment of accrued interest. Additionally, the g...
13 Feb 2024
Finger on the Pulse
Monday, 5th February 2024 Private sector activities surge to 5-month high amidst slowing inflation Kenya’s private sector economy moved closer to growth territory in January, with workforce numb...
9 Feb 2024
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round
KENYA Banks start sharing customer data, balances with KRA Banks have started sharing information about foreign account holders with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) as the taxman steps...
9 Feb 2024
Parliamentary Round-Up
The National Assembly and the Senate adjourned their sittings on Thursday, 7th December 2023, for the long December recess. Both Houses will resume on Tuesday, 13th February 2024....
9 Feb 2024
Empowering women in STEM is a crucial step towards achieving SDGs by 2030
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in achieving sustainable development cannot be overstated. However, a cr...
9 Feb 2024
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. ...
9 Feb 2024
President Ruto’s Japan visit Sh350bn deals, powering Kenya’s economic revival
President Ruto’s visit to Japan earlier this week led to the signing of agreements worth Kshs 350 billion. A giant share of the money will go towards key projects and programmes crucial for Keny...
9 Feb 2024
AfCFTA competition protocol: Balancing opportunities and challenges for digital platforms in Africa
The vision of a united Africa is realised through the establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest Free Trade Area (FTA), encompassing 55 countries and r...
9 Feb 2024
Ukrainian delegation visits Kenya: Kyiv actively pursues business and diplomatic relations with Nairobi amid ongoing conflict
The Republic of Ukraine, despite the ongoing conflict, is actively seeking diplomatic partnerships and building relationships with Kenya. A delegation from Ukraine was in the country recently to meet ...
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