Business - Nairobi Leo

Roll Out

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More Youth to Benefit as Gov’t Officially Rolls Out NYOTA Phase Two
2 days ago

Directive

Ruto Orders 2-Year Business Permit Waiver for Nyota Beneficiaries
2 days ago

Why

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Why Some NYOTA Beneficiaries Received Ksh19,000 Instead of Ksh22,000 - PS Mang'eni

22 hrs ago By Ezra Nyakundi

MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni has explained that the NYOTA Project beneficiaries who received reduced disbursements had withdrawn all their savings under the programme...

World Bank Downgrades Kenya's 2026 Economic Growth Forecast

Jul 09, 2026 at 01:48 PM

The World Bank has lowered Kenya's economic growth projections for 2026 to 4.3%, citing the effects of the conflict in the Middle East....

Roll Out

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Gov't Rolls Out 10-Year Plan to Implement EU Trade Deal [Details]

Jul 09, 2026 at 11:36 AM

The government has unveiled a 10-year implementation strategy for the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), outlining how the country plans to maximise the benefits of the...

Appoints

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CS Mbadi Appoints 6 Members to National Infrastructure Fund Board

Jul 09, 2026 at 08:28 AM

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Board....

New

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KRA Announces New Prescribed Interest Rates for 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 07:10 PM

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the prescribed interest rates that will apply to various tax provisions during different periods in the second half of 2026....

Open

HELB Opens Applications for Undergraduate Subsequent Loans

Jul 08, 2026 at 12:26 PM

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened applications for Undergraduate Subsequent Loans for eligible continuing university and college students....

Signs

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President Ruto Assents to Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 10:56 AM

President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026 into law....

Licenses

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Capital Markets Authority Licenses 3 New Fund Managers

Jul 06, 2026 at 05:16 PM

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed three new Fund Managers as part of efforts to expand access to professional asset management services....

Clarification

Treasury Sets the Record Straight About Government Borrowing Sacco Savings

Jul 06, 2026 at 05:06 PM

The National Treasury denied reports that the government planned to borrow SACCO savings....

Removal

KRA Announces Removal of Excise Duty on Bottled Water [Details]

Jul 06, 2026 at 12:37 PM

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the removal of excise duty on bottled water following changes introduced under the Finance Act, 2026....

Signs

President Ruto Assents to CBK Amendment Bill 2026 [Details]

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:27 AM

President William Ruto on Monday, July 6, assented to two new laws at State House, Nairobi....

Turnback

Kenya Airways Issues Statement After Mid-Air Turnback of New York Flight

Jul 06, 2026 at 06:31 AM

Kenya Airways has issued a statement after one of its flights bound for New York was forced to turn back to Nairobi following a technical issue while flying over Chad....

Guidelines

KRA Releases Tax Amnesty Guidelines as Finance Act 2026 Takes Effect

Jul 03, 2026 at 05:11 PM

KRA has announced the implementation guidelines for a new tax amnesty programme following the coming into force of the Finance Act, 2026....

Maintenance

KRA Announces Scheduled iTax System Maintenance

Jul 03, 2026 at 04:20 PM

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise for its iTax system, during which the online tax platform will be temporarily unavailable to all us...

Why

Why Makau Mutua Wants Tuk-Tuks Banned on Major Roads

Jul 02, 2026 at 10:22 AM

Professor Makau Mutua has called for a ban on tuk-tuks on major roads and highways across the country....

Appointed

Nairobi Securities Exchange Appoints New Board Chairman

Jul 02, 2026 at 09:25 AM

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as the new board chairman....

Explained

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NYOTA Project Explains Why Beneficiaries Can’t Withdraw All Their Savings at Once

Jul 02, 2026 at 07:24 AM

The NYOTA Project has moved to explain why beneficiaries are unable to withdraw all of their savings at once....

Clarification

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NTSA Explains Why Motorists Must Physically Pay Their Instant Fines in KCB Bank

Jul 01, 2026 at 01:26 PM

NTSA has explained why motorists have to pay their instant fines through its KCB Bank account....

Caution

Safaricom Cautions Users Against Fake Ziidi Trader Website

Jun 30, 2026 at 01:17 PM

Safaricom has warned customers against using a fraudulent website claiming to be linked to its Ziidi Trader platform....

Roll Out

KRA Rolls Out Digital Licensing System for Select Vehicles

Jun 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the rollout of a new digital licensing system for selected customs-controlled vehicles....

Appointment

Airtel Kenya Appoints New Managing Director

Jun 30, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Airtel Kenya has announced a change in its top leadership after the Board of Airtel Networks Kenya Limited appointed Djibril Tobe as the company's new Managing Director....

Funding