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Sakaja appeals to SACCOs and banks for loan amnesty to ease debt burden on Kenyans
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged SACCOs and banks to grant loan amnesty to Kenyans struggling with repayments, warning that mounting debts are pushing families and businesses to the edge amid a worsening economic crisis. Speaking on May 19 after brokering a deal between matatu operators and the government that ended a transport standoff, Sakaja…
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12,000 Saccos to face deregistration over failure to file returns
Co‑operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has cautioned more than 12,000 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) that they risk deregistration for failing to file annual returns, in a move aimed at protecting citizens from dormant and fraudulent accounts. Appearing before the Senate, Oparanya revealed that out of 14,000 registered Saccos, only 2,000 have complied with…
High Court suspends appointment of KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed pending petition hearing
The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the appointment of newly named Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Adan Mohamed, following a petition challenging the recruitment process. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the orders at the Milimani High Court on Tuesday, freezing the implementation of the appointment until the case is heard and determined. The court…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers headquarters, which serves as the voice of manufacturing industries in Kenya.
Manufacturers warn of rising consumer goods costs as fuel prices hit record highs
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has released a statement expressing concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices following the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In its statement dated May 18, the association highlighted fuel prices at Ksh214.25 for Super Petrol, Ksh242.92 for Diesel, and Ksh152.78 for Kerosene. The…
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Ollin Sacco announces job vacancies for qualified professionals
Ollin Sacco Society Limited has announced vacancies for qualified individuals to fill several positions on renewable contracts. The available positions include Accounts Assistant, Sales Executive, and Assistant Administrative Officer. According to the sacco, the interested applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old, computer literate, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. “Candidates applying…
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EPRA cuts diesel prices by Ksh 10.06 as motorists strike enters second day
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices, reducing the retail price of diesel by Ksh 10.06 while increasing kerosene prices by Ksh 38.60. The announcement comes amid a nationwide strike by public transport operators that has left four people dead, 348 arrested, and 30 others injured. Despite EPRA’s announcement on…
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Former CS Adan Mohamed appointed new KRA commissioner general
Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary (CS) Adan Abdulla Mohamed has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three‑year term, effective May 18, 2026. His appointment was confirmed in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated May 18, through a notice signed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi….
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Government moves to cushion small traders and MSMEs from rising business costs
The government has unveiled a series of interventions aimed at easing the financial strain on small‑scale traders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) struggling with the rising cost of doing business. Appearing before the Senate Plenary, Cabinet Secretary for Co‑operatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya outlined ongoing programmes designed to provide affordable financing, expand…
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Kindiki condemns violence, appeals for peace as fuel protests rock the country
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned violent protests witnessed across parts of the country over rising fuel prices and called for calm as the government seek intervention measures. The countrywide demonstrations witnessed in several parts of the country disrupted the transport sector and paralysed movement in several towns. Prof Kindiki appealed for calm, urging Kenyans…
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CS Mbadi promises new measures to cushion Kenyans from soaring fuel prices
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government is weighing fresh interventions to ease the burden of soaring fuel prices, which continue to pile pressure on households and businesses across the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a public engagement, Mbadi revealed that the Treasury is exploring additional measures, including further tax…
