The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been under heavy scrutiny for its treatment of taxpayers. While Kenyan businesses struggle under the weight of aggressive tax collection, foreign companies, particularly Chinese ones like Tecno, appear to evade taxes with little consequence. This double standard raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of Kenya’s tax system.
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is one of the largest banks in Kenya, serving millions of customers with various financial services. Recently, a TikTok user named Dr. Pangolin posted a video expressing serious concerns about KCB’s handling of customer accounts. In the video, he claims that KCB allows third parties to access customers’ accounts without proper
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has implemented new excise duties as per the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, effective December 27, 2024. These changes introduce taxes on various goods and services, impacting both consumers and businesses. A 15% excise duty now applies to online advertisements and services related to alcoholic beverages, betting, gaming, lotteries, and
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has acknowledged the transfer of Ksh.1.75 billion to cover doctors’ and medical interns’ wages and allowances earned since 2016. According to Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, the government has begun paying doctors’ salary arrears, which have amassed to Ksh.3.5 billion since 2016. Speaking in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday,
President William Ruto stated that four million Kenyans who have not repaid Hustler Funds loans have the opportunity to triple their limit if they clear outstanding balances. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Ruto stated that the four million borrowers owe money or have not paid on time. “If
The Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, has exposed the dismal financial management in Nairobi County under Governor Johnson Sakaja, a revelation that paints a grim picture of leadership incompetence and misplaced priorities. In her latest report, covering July to October, Nyakang’o highlighted Nairobi as one of the ten counties that failed to allocate or
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya has found herself at the center of a scandal after whistleblower Justin Siocha revealed his harrowing experience of abduction and intimidation following his exposure of alleged embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million in National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) projects. Siocha’s account paints a damning picture of the lengths to which
Kisii journalist Cyprine Oenga, known for her “CyprineTV” brand, has reportedly been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of “cyberbullying.” This development follows her bold reporting on the embezzlement of Ksh 19.7 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya. Her reports have shed
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Dorcas Gachagua, face mounting reports of financial impropriety, triggering calls for accountability. Recent parliamentary inquiries have exposed questionable expenditure on property renovations and funds allocated to the Office of the Spouse to the Deputy President. The refurbishment of key offices linked to Gachagua’s tenure has sparked controversy.
In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, President William Ruto offered a bright image of Kenya‘s situation, emphasizing progress in food security. President Ruto highlighted several milestones in food production, which is one of his administration’s primary priorities.While some of the percentages he claimed were compatible with official data, others were