Gov’t to revoke visas of foreigners flouting work permit rules

Government warns foreigners against misusing visas for business Visas may be revoked over work permit violations Kenya reaffirms openness to legitimate investors and EAC citizens The government has warned that foreigners found engaging in employment, trade or business activities outside the terms of their visas will have those visas revoked. This is according to a…

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Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) Chairperson Genesio Mugo./ Courtesy

KDB downplays milk shortage, warns against panic buying

KDB says the milk shortage is minimal and should not cause alarm. Panic buying is being blamed for milk stock outs on shelves. Consumers are urged to buy only what they need and avoid unpasteurised milk. Consumers have been urged against panic buying amid concerns over a milk shortage in the country. Kenya Dairy Board…

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Gov’t cuts consolidated cargo benchmark to Sh2m

Traders win relief as the cargo benchmark is cut to Ksh2 million. New rules aim to ease cargo clearance while improving compliance. Lower rail charges are set to reduce import costs. President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to lower the customs benchmark for general consolidated cargo to Ksh2 million, following talks…

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Former Kenya Airways Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal./ Courtesy

Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal resigns after eight months

George Kamal resigns after just over eight months as Kenya Airways acting CEO. His exit comes as the airline battles mounting financial pressure. A new acting CEO will steer the carrier as it searches for a permanent replacement. Kenya Airways Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned, ending a…

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A range of milk brands in a Kenyan supermarket's shelves./ Courtesy

Milk vanishes from shelves as COFEK warns of price surge

Milk brands are disappearing from shelves as shortages push prices higher. Falling formal milk intake is putting pressure on supplies and farmers. COFEK wants urgent government action to stabilise production and prices. Popular milk brands have grown scarce on supermarket shelves across Kenya as an intensifying shortage pushes prices higher, the Consumers Federation of Kenya…

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Kenyans receiving services at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters. PHOTO/KRA

KRA links eTIMS with IFMIS for government supplier invoices

Government suppliers must now meet eTIMS requirements before seeking payment. KRA will electronically validate supplier invoices submitted through IFMIS. The integration aims to improve tax compliance and transparency in government payments. Government suppliers in Kenya will now have to ensure their invoices meet Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) eTIMS requirements before they can be submitted for…

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