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Finance Bill 2026: The good, bad and the ugly

Nairobi, May 14 -- Before 2024 and subsequent Gen Z-led protests sparked by the controversial Finance Bill, public attention rarely focused on revenue mobilisation. National conversations revolved ar... Read More


Posta closes down 125 post offices to cut Sh1bn costs

Nairobi, May 14 -- The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) is closing down 125 of its 625 post offices in the country to cut down on costs, in a restructuring bid meant to return the State parastatal ... Read More


KMRC green bond attracts 312pc oversubscription, exceeds target to hit Sh9.4bn

Nairobi, May 14 -- Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC)'s inaugural green bond defied absence of a tax-free sweetener to attract bids worth Sh9.4 billion against the targeted Sh3 billion, represent... Read More


IMF sees stability gains in Tanzania, calls for SMEs support and job creation

Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally acknowledged the significant strides made by Tanzania in achieving macroeconomic stability. This recognition come... Read More


Why Rwanda is positioning itself as East Africa's next investment hub

Tanzania, May 14 -- Kigali. Rwanda is intensifying efforts to position itself as East Africa's next major investment hub, banking on institutional stability, regulatory efficiency and regional connect... Read More


Tata Motors Targets 10% Growth In FY2027, EV's To See Disinflationary Future

Mumbai, May 14 -- Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Tata Motors is upbeat on FY2027. The company reported revenue of INR 3,355 billion, down 9 percent YoY in FY2026, as compared to INR 3,660 billi... Read More


Tanzania pushes tech-driven customs reforms to improve trade flows

Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has called for accelerated digital customs reforms and stronger regional cooperation as African economies face increasing pressure... Read More


The taxman building digital bridge into informal economy

Nairobi, May 14 -- It is said there is nothing new under the sun. Not even the electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS), which has been a thorn in the backside of many Kenyans. To George Omon... Read More


Africa's seat at the table: Why Kenya's push to rewrite global tax rules matters for business

Nairobi, May 14 -- For a long time, the rules on how multinationals are taxed were written without Africa in the room. That is starting to change - and Kenya is right in the middle of it. Take a fami... Read More


Eight bank CEOs get Sh817m bonus

Nairobi, May 14 -- Bonus payouts for eight chief executive officers (CEOs) of Kenya's listed banks soared 26.5 percent to reach Sh817 million on the back of record profits that also delivered higher d... Read More