CMA grants Rubiani Capital new investment platform licence

CMA has licensed Rubiani Capital as an Intermediary Service Platform Provider to offer digital investment services. The platform connects users to regulated capital markets products while licensed institutions handle execution and asset custody. CMA urged investors to use only licensed and approved capital markets intermediaries. Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted an Intermediary Service Platform…

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Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr Lilian Nyawanda.-Photo/courtesy

KRA customs revenue hits record Ksh92.53bn in July

KRA Customs collected a record Ksh92.53 billion in July 2026, exceeding the Treasury target by Ksh6.37 billion. Non oil revenue hit a record Ksh61.50 billion, supported by stronger compliance, technology and improved cargo management. The July performance marked a 15.3 per cent increase from Ksh80.29 billion collected in July 2025. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs…

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Trade finance access widens for Kenyan farmers, traders

KNCCI and Co-operative Bank have expanded trade finance for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs. The partnership will support export financing, market access and business growth. Plans are underway to scale financing to Ksh5 billion. Limited access to affordable trade finance continues to prevent thousands of Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from…

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KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs

KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs, chamas and community groups to boost tax compliance and financial management. Training will cover tax registration, filing returns, record keeping and statutory obligations for women led enterprises. Authority reminds chamas and non profits to meet tax obligations, noting that income from commercial activities may be taxable. Thousands…

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KRA Customs revenue hits record Ksh 988.8bn in FY2025/26

KRA Customs collected a record Ksh 988.8 billion in FY2025/26, beating its target. Revenue grew 12.4 per cent as stronger compliance and technology boosted collections. KRA is expanding digital customs systems to improve trade and revenue collection. The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control (C&BC) Department has surpassed its target of Ksh 980.794…

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Insurers told to rethink rigid products to reach Kenya’s SME sector

Insurers are being urged to introduce flexible, technology driven products to better serve SMEs and informal sector businesses. Experts say SMEs need affordable, modular insurance cover that matches their cash flow and operational risks. The industry is expanding digital services and regional presence to improve insurance access across Kenya. Kenya’s insurance industry is being urged…

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