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KRA is using digital systems to identify landlords whose rental income declarations may be incomplete. Geolocation mapping is expected to strengthen property tracking and tax compliance. The crackdown comes as the government steps up efforts to close revenue collection gaps. More than one million landlords in Kenya are under the taxman’s spotlight after the Kenya…
Coffee farmers in Mutira are counting losses as night thefts target mature berries. Residents have called for action against suspected thieves and buyers of stolen coffee. Farmers are spending more to hire night guards as insecurity threatens their harvests. Coffee farmers in Mutira are decrying rampant theft of mature berries from their farms after two…
Nyeri farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation scheme targeting year-round crop production. The project will support high-value crops and reduce reliance on unpredictable rainfall. The scheme is expected to open new income opportunities for households in Othaya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched construction of the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya,…
Kiambu farmers are being introduced to modern techniques to improve tomato production. Experts say grafting could help farmers overcome persistent pests and diseases. The partnership aims to improve harvests, farmer incomes and access to quality seedlings. Vegetable farmers, and especially tomato farmers, in Kiambu County are set to generate fortunes from their farming after receiving…
Tea factories secured stronger auction returns as premium prices lifted earnings. East of the Rift teas continued attracting buyers seeking top-quality produce. Several smallholder factories stood out for both prices and auction volumes. Tea factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh 1 billion after selling 2,656,230 kg of made tea through…
Taita Taveta is stepping up efforts to make Irish potatoes a major source of income for local farmers. County teams are working with organised farmer groups to improve access to quality planting material and better farming methods. Researchers are promoting potato varieties suited to different growing zones as the county targets stronger harvests and markets….
KUSCCO has listed 42 properties across 12 counties for public auction in November. The sales will take place in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa in three phases. The auction comes as the cooperative umbrella body undergoes liquidation amid financial difficulties. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) Limited has advertised 42 properties for public…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned about Ksh1 billion from its Sale 04 auction. The auction sold 21,636 bags weighing 1.33 million kilogrammes at an average of USD 294.26 per 50kg bag. Ibero Kenya led buyers with 4,817 bags, while Grade AB recorded the highest volume sold. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange raked in USD 7.8 million, about…
Sugar growers are questioning proposed changes to the laws governing the industry. Farmers warn that shifting lending powers to KADCO could weaken their influence. Industry representatives want the existing Sugar Act implemented before further amendments. Sugarcane farmers in Muhoroni and Chemelil have come out against a proposed law they say would derail current reforms, take…
KRA is expanding digital checks to identify discrepancies in declared income and financial records. Mobile money transactions, electronic invoices and payroll data are among the records under scrutiny. Taxpayers are urged to maintain accurate records and explain transactions that may trigger compliance checks. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is intensifying its use of digital financial…
