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Kenya’s Private Sector Rebounds Strongly in September as PMI Climbs to 51.9, Signaling Post-Protest Recovery

Kenya’s private sector economy demonstrated encouraging signs of recovery during September, with the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbing to 51.9 from 49.4 in August, marking the first time the closely-watched indicator has moved above the critical 50.0 neutral threshold since April. The improvement represents a significant turning point for the East African […]

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Kenya and Tanzania Set for Critical Friday Talks to Resolve Controversial Foreign Business Ban Threatening Regional Trade

Kenya and Tanzania are preparing for high-stakes bilateral negotiations scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, aimed at resolving tensions stemming from Tanzania’s controversial July decision to prohibit foreigners from engaging in small-scale business activities—a move that has sent shockwaves through the East African Community (EAC) and raised fundamental questions about the future of regional economic […]

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Kenya and Belgium Forge Historic Tax Treaty to Boost Investment and Combat Evasion

The Kenyan government has formalized a landmark bilateral agreement with Belgium designed to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion for individuals and businesses operating between the two countries. The historic deal was signed on Tuesday, September 30, at the National Treasury offices in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in Kenya-Belgium economic relations. The agreement […]

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Kenya’s Saccos Reduce Member Payouts: First Dividend Cut in Three Years Reflects Regulatory Pressure and Capital Building Strategy

Key Highlights: Kenya’s savings and credit cooperative societies have implemented their first reduction in dividend rates in three years, cutting the average rate of dividends on share capital to 10.46 percent for the year ending December 2024. This marks a strategic shift as saccos prioritize building stronger capital reserves over maximizing immediate returns to their […]

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Kenya’s Central Bank Targets Dramatic Mobile Money Fee Reduction to Boost Financial Inclusion

In a bold regulatory move that could fundamentally reshape Kenya’s digital financial landscape, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed cutting mobile money transaction fees by approximately half, targeting a reduction in average person-to-person transfer costs from KSh 23 to just KSh 10. The proposal, embedded within the Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028, […]

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Kenya Launches Comprehensive Digital Tax Crackdown Targeting Global Tech Giants Amid Rising US Trade Tensions

Kenya has unveiled the most ambitious digital taxation framework in Africa, introducing sweeping regulations that will fundamentally reshape how global technology giants including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Netflix, Google, Amazon, and Uber are taxed for services consumed by Kenyan users. The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) new Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025, published this week, […]

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Kenya Launches First Orthodox Tea Auction to Capture Premium Global Markets

Kenya marked a historic milestone in its tea industry by launching its first orthodox tea auction in Mombasa, signaling a strategic shift toward premium specialty markets as the country seeks to maximize revenue from its position as the world’s largest tea exporter. The inaugural auction successfully traded 2,925 packages equivalent to 91,798 kilograms of orthodox […]

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Kenya and Czech Republic Forge Strategic Economic Partnership Through Landmark Tax Agreement

Kenya and the Czech Republic have signed a transformative Agreement on the Elimination of Double Taxation, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral economic relations between the two nations. The landmark accord, formalized at the National Treasury Building by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Czech Ambassador Nicol Adamcová, represents Kenya’s 16th such agreement and signals both […]

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Kenya’s Drought-Hit Communities Receive Critical Relief as Government Distributes KSh 422 Million Through Safety Net Programme

In a significant move to support Kenya’s most vulnerable populations, the government has disbursed KSh 422,458,200 in cash transfers to 132,779 households across eight drought-prone counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP). This latest distribution, announced on September 22, 2025, represents a crucial lifeline for families struggling with the devastating effects of climate-related shocks […]

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Kenya Races Against Time to Secure Historic US Trade Agreement Amid AGOA Uncertainty

Kenya is intensifying efforts to finalize a groundbreaking bilateral trade agreement with the United States by December 2025, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its critical September 30 expiration date. This landmark deal would mark the first comprehensive trade agreement between the US and a sub-Saharan African nation, representing a pivotal moment […]

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