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DPP orders DCI probe into Eastleigh building collapse

Sacco ReviewOctober 26, 202604 mins

DPP orders detectives to investigate the Eastleigh building collapse and establish what went wrong. Investigators to examine possible lapses involving developers, contractors and county officials. ODPP warns that anyone found criminally responsible will face prosecution in accordance with the law. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered detectives to investigate the collapse of a…

Local brands head to Rwanda as firms eye regional market

Sacco ReviewOctober 26, 202605 mins

Kenyan MSMEs prepare to showcase locally manufactured products at a major regional trade fair in Rwanda. Government officials urge entrepreneurs to use the exhibition to secure business deals and expand into new markets. The Kigali event targets stronger regional value chains and cross-border trade opportunities for Kenyan businesses. Kenya has stepped up efforts to expand…

KenGen names Ronoh Kibet as new CEO

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 202603 mins

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has chosen an insider steeped in its commercial expansion, Ronoh Kibet, as its next chief executive from February 1, 2027. Kibet is currently General Manager for Commercial Services. In that seat, he runs energy markets, investments, new business, partnerships and sustainability. He steps into the shoes of Eng. Peter Waweru…

Kenya braces for record maize imports as drought hits crops

Sacco ReviewOctober 23, 202605 mins

Kenya faces a major maize shortfall after prolonged dry conditions damaged crops across key growing regions. Import needs are expected to surge as the country struggles to bridge the widening food supply gap. Rising food prices and uncertain weather patterns threaten to add pressure on household budgets. Kenyans could soon pay more for their staple…

Audit Advisory Board abolition wins Finance Committee nod

Sacco ReviewOctober 23, 202607 mins

Lawmakers are backing changes to the administrative structure overseeing Kenya’s public audit office. The proposed reform has renewed debate over the Auditor-General’s independence and accountability. The bill must pass the remaining parliamentary stages before the proposed changes can become law. Kenya’s public finance watchdog is at the centre of a major legislative push to strengthen…

Ruto proposes PAYE relief, cheaper land and phones

Sacco ReviewOctober 21, 202605 mins

Low-income earners could get PAYE relief. Land transfers and mobile phones could become cheaper. Graduate internships could expand to 50,000 slots. President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce tax relief for low-income earners, reduce the cost of land transfers and make mobile phones more affordable as part of measures aimed at easing the cost…

SASRA invites comments on draft ICT guidelines for Saccos

Sacco ReviewOctober 20, 2026October 20, 202604 mins

SASRA seeks public views on proposed ICT rules for regulated Saccos. The draft guidelines cover cybersecurity, data protection and technology risks. Stakeholders have until November 20 to submit comments. The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is seeking public views on new draft technology guidelines for regulated Saccos in Kenya. The regulator has called on stakeholders…

VAT law keeps fuel tax at 8pc after Ruto assent

Sacco ReviewOctober 16, 202606 mins

President Ruto signs tax laws extending reduced VAT on fuel and changing levies on selected building materials. The legislation maintains an 8 per cent VAT rate on petrol, diesel and paraffin for an initial 90 days. Kenya Revenue Authority board changes aim to strengthen coordination in tax collection and customs operations. Kenyans will keep paying…

Creative Economy Bill draws calls for wider representation

Sacco ReviewOctober 16, 202605 mins

Creatives want the proposed law expanded to cover more artistic disciplines. Intellectual property rights emerge as a key point of contention in the Bill. Stakeholders push for stronger opportunities for youth, women and persons with disabilities. Stakeholders in Kenya’s creative industry have called for changes to the proposed Creative Economy Bill, 2026, to ensure it…

KRA uncovers Ksh 4 billion VAT fraud using fake invoices

Sacco ReviewOctober 16, 202607 mins

KRA uncovers a major VAT fraud scheme involving fictitious invoices worth billions of shillings. Investigations reveal links between businesses, individuals and possible internal facilitation. Taxpayers using fake invoices face prosecution as KRA moves to recover lost revenue. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), through its Investigations and Enforcement Department, has uncovered a sophisticated tax fraud scheme…