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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 (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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Co‑operative Bank of Kenya has reported its strongest quarterly performance in history, posting a profit before tax of KSh11.37 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The result, announced on May 13, represents an 18.1 per cent increase from KSh9.63 billion recorded in the same period last year. Profit after tax rose even…
President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme during high‑level engagements at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ruto made the remarks after meeting Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat), on the sidelines of the global summit on sustainable urban development. In…
Residents of Meru County have called on the national government to prioritise agriculture and youth empowerment in the 2026/27 Budget, saying the two sectors hold the key to economic growth, job creation and improved livelihoods in the region. Speaking during a public participation forum on the Budget Estimates organised by the National Assembly’s Budget and…
The government has admitted that weaknesses in existing laws governing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are slowing the growth and effectiveness of the sector. Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya told lawmakers that gaps in the current legal framework have undermined efforts to strengthen…
