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KRA appoints new commissioner

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced  the appointment of George Obell, as the  new Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST), effective  November 10, 2025 as  part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery, and promote organizational excellence. Obell who has been serving in an acting capacity since the…

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Making Kenya the Singapore of Africa is a tall order but it is doable

Kenya’s dream to become the Singapore of Africa is bold, visionary and deeply inspiring. It speaks to a nation that aspires to rise above its struggles and claim its rightful place among the world’s most advanced economies. Yet for that dream to move from rhetoric to reality, Kenya must confront the uncomfortable truths that continue…

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Law expert urges gov’t to impose penalties on delays in payment of pending bills to save suppliers, SMEs

A law expert has proposed the enactment of a law giving timelines for payment of pending bills in Counties and the National government in order to cushion contractors and suppliers from losses. Melisa Achieng an advocate of the High Court of Kenya says penalties for delayed payments should be imposed by the Controller of Budget…

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Parliament committee reviews new regulations to standardise county licensing procedures

The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi Constituency Member of Parliament  Samuel Chepkong’a has reviewed and adopted the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Regulations, 2025, which aim to establish a national legislative framework for standardized licensing processes across  47 counties. During the session, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Investment Promotion, Hassan…

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Kilifi residents urged to use 32 registered Cooperatives for self-development

Kilifi County residents have been urged to embrace the 32 registered Cooperative Societies to jumpstart their development and elevate the living standards in the County. Ganze Sub County Cooperative Officer, Maureen Mapenzi, talking to Sacco Review in her office said that the Cooperative Development Ministry officials registered a total 32 Cooperative societies between last year…

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

KRA to roll out AI powered system to curb tax fraud, boost compliance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce an advanced digital system that will automatically detect inconsistencies and fraudulent tax returns, marking a major step in its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into tax administration. The new automated validation system, which will be integrated into the iTax platform, is scheduled to go live…

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CIS Kenya advertises chief executive officer position

The Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), inviting qualified professionals to steer the organization to new heights in Kenya’s credit information ecosystem. In a public notice appearing in local dailies, CIS Kenya stated that the new CEO will be responsible for…

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CS Oparanya calls for stronger support for MSMEs as Kenya Hosts 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya has underscored the importance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving Kenya’s economic transformation, noting that the sector remains central to the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking during the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, Oparanya…

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Governor Lusaka roots for stronger cooperatives as Bungoma leads national growth drive

Bungoma County has reaffirmed its place as one of Kenya’s leading lights in the cooperative movement, Governor Kenneth Lusaka has said. Speaking in Nairobi during a preparatory meeting ahead of the upcoming National Co-operative Conference to be held in Kisumu, Lusaka said his administration remains committed to strengthening the co-operative sector as a key pillar of economic…

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Brookside General Manager Emmanuel Kabaki. /Photo by John Majau

Brookside to support dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs

Brookside’s Milk Procurement General Manager, Emmanuel Kabaki, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting dairy farmers through sustainable agricultural programs. Speaking at Mariene in Central Imenti, Kabaki said the firm’s fodder distribution initiative is designed to help farmers access quality planting materials that will improve feed production and enhance dairy yields. He noted that Brookside…

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