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Kenya to reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

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More than 50 people have died since the protests started in mid-June, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

Kenya to reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

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More than 50 people have died since the protests started in mid-June, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

Elimutab Raises Funding from Untapped Global to Democratize Access to Education in Kenya

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Elimutab, an edtech startup based in Kenya has raised an undisclosed funding from Untapped Global to democratize education access in Kenya with its low-cost educational tablets and content. Elimutab is specifically designed to support…

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Olympics: Kenya needs a new strategy to keep winning

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Kenya finished 17th in Paris Olympics winning 11 medals among them four gold.

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Kenya: KQ Bounces Back to Profitability With Sh513mn in H1

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Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a historic profit after tax of Sh513 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024.

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Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

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Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find…

Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly…

World News | Kenya Will Reintroduce Some Tax Proposals That Sparked Deadly Protests

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Kenya's new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country…

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Kenya: Wildebeest migration draws scores of tourists

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The great wildebeest migration over the Mara River, sometimes dubbed the "eighth wonder of the world," culminates in their spectacular jump to cross the crocodile-ridden water.

Kenya Airways Posts First Profit of Kshs 513 million After 11 Years

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Kenya Airways, the Kenyan national carrier has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards profitability, marking the first time the airline has reported a profit after tax since 2013. For the first half of the financial year…

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Kenya Airways is profitable for the first time in a decade, posts $3.9 million net profits in H1

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The national carrier posted a $3.9 million (KES513 million) net profit in H1 2024, a 102% increase from 2023. This is a major reversal of fortune for the company, which posted a $168.3 million (KES21.7 billion) loss in H1 2023.

Greenspoon Partners With Roam To Launch Faster Deliveries In Kenya Using Electric Motorcycles

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Roam and Greenspoon have partnered to offer sustainable deliveries and support local farms. Greenspoon customers get orders in under 99 minutes with the Roam Air electric motorcycle, down from 3 hours. Five years ago, we covered…

Kenya to revive scrapped tax plans, risking unrest

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The eco-levy tax aims to curb pollution and waste management at the office and household level.

Global digital creators' platform, Selar expands to Kenya

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Africa’s creative economy was estimated at Sh400 billion in 2023.

Kenya to reintroduce some unpopular tax measures to raise $1.2bn

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Kenya government says it plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of widespread street protests. The country’s President, William Ruto had warned of a…

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95-year-old man weds 90-year-old bride in Kenya

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A 95-year-old Kenyan man on Sunday wedded his 90-year-old long-time sweetheart, six decades after they first met. Ibrahim Mbogo was said to have walked down the aisle with Tabitha Wangui, his heartthrob, at a white wedding in a church on…

Kenya to reintroduce some tax measures from controversial finance bill to raise $1.2 billion

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Kenya’s government says it is planning to reintroduce tax measures from a controversial Finance bill withdrawn in June after deadly protests, aiming to raise an additional 150 billion shillings ($1.2 billion), according a report by Reuters.

Kenya: PSC to Cap Civil Servants Salary Advances to Shield Payslips

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Nairobi -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has unveiled a draft policy that seeks to limit salary advances for civil servants, capping them at an amount not exceeding one month's pay.

95-year-old man weds longtime love, 90, in Kenya

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A 95-year-old Kenyan man married his 90-year-old long-time sweetheart at the weekend, six decades after they first met, local media reported on Monday. Ibrahim Mbogo walked down the aisle with Tabitha Wangui at a white wedding at a church…

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Africa: Focac 2024 - How Kenya Became a Beacon of China-Africa Partnership

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As China and Africa prepare to meet in early September for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, Kenya stands out as a success story in the continent's partnership with China. Over two decades of collaboration have…