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Tea prices improved sharply at the Mombasa auction. Githongo tea fetched a top Ksh670.8 per kilogramme. Coffee farmers earned Ksh877 million from 15,325 bags. Kenya’s tea and coffee markets generated Ksh1.7 billion in last week’s auctions, with both sectors posting notably improved prices for farmers. Tea auction KTDA-managed factories received Ksh917.6 million from dealers after…
Kitui postpones KASTIE 2026 to March 2027 over budget delays. The expo will now run from March 11 to 13, 2027. Stakeholders have been urged to continue preparing for the event. Kitui County has postponed the KASTIE 2026 agricultural show and trade expo to March 2027, citing delays in county budget approval. The Kitui County…
Google to deduct 5 per cent tax from Kenyan YouTube earnings. Creators must submit KRA PINs by October 1. The move sparks debate over support for digital entrepreneurs. Kenyan YouTubers face a new 5 per cent tax withholding on YouTube earnings as Google moves to enforce Kenya’s digital tax rules starting September 2026. Kenyan YouTubers…
ODPC gives businesses 14 days to renew expired certificates. Non-compliant firms risk enforcement action and disruption. Renewal deadline is September 11, 2026. Businesses and other organisations handling personal data now have 14 days to renew expired registration certificates or risk enforcement action that could disrupt their operations, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)…
Kenyans seeking jobs abroad urged to use licensed recruitment agencies. Government says Kazi Majuu has opened overseas jobs for thousands of Kenyans. Youth encouraged to gain technical skills and secure valid passports. The government has advised Kenyans to ensure they register with the Safe Labour Migration Authority before travelling abroad in order to avoid being…
AFC wins global award for outstanding business sustainability. It becomes the first Kenyan institution to earn SSCI certification. Award recognises its focus on climate smart financing for farmers. Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has been recognised at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference held at Karlsruhe City Hall in Germany, winning the “Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement” award….
Joel Kyatha Mbaluka named Kenya’s top commercial law statesperson for 2026. The recognition comes from The Lawyer Africa’s annual rankings. Mbaluka joins leading legal professionals recognised for expertise and impact. Nairobi-based commercial lawyer Joel Kyatha Mbaluka has been ranked the Top Statesperson (Highest Ranking) in Commercial Law in Kenya 2026. The recognition was conferred by…
Nairobi traders strike over rising taxes and import costs. Protesters march to KRA over the new cargo valuation. Traders warn higher costs could push up consumer prices. Small-scale traders in Nairobi have launched a strike and marched to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices to protest against rising taxes and import costs, saying the new measures…
Kazi Majuu has helped 583,000 Kenyans secure jobs locally, digitally and abroad. PS Roseline Njogu urges youth to register through official channels and acquire marketable skills. The programme is expanding diaspora opportunities, with the UK emerging as a key destination. Diaspora Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has commended the ‘Kazi Majuu’ program, which has created jobs…
Kenya is rolling out a digital system to give cows, goats and sheep unique identities. The system will help tackle livestock theft, track diseases and verify animal ownership. Digital traceability could also help Kenyan livestock producers access lucrative export markets. Cows, goats and sheep could soon have their own digital identity as the government steps…
