ECONOMY
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![The move represents a policy break from the previous administration, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, which was reluctant to reduce its positions in key companies, citing strategic, regulatory and national security considerations. [Photo/ NSE]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FexkltlXkAAIxbp.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
Ruto Takes Ksh792B Offer Uhuru Rejected
The move represents a policy break from the former President Uhuru Kenyatta-led administration which was reluctant to reduce its positions in key companies,...
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![The upcoming price review comes even as the President William Ruto-led administration continues the removal of the subsidy on diesel and kerosene. The subsidy on super petrol was fully removed during the last price review, on September 14. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/unnamed-2.png?fit=680%2C385&ssl=1)
Relief at the Pump: Fuel Prices to Go Down
High fuel prices have been a major burden for many Kenyans as the record-high prices partly drove increases in prices of key commodities...
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![President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's commitment to making the most of the AfCTA. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FeTWyMSXkAMXIzw.jpg?fit=680%2C424&ssl=1)
AfCTA: New Business Opportunities Where Kenyans Are Cashing In
Among products picked by the Ad Hoc Committee established to steer the AfCTA guided trade initiative in Kenya are tea, lithium-ion batteries, candy,...
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![A past Telkom Kenya event. The State is believed to have exercised its pre-emptive rights to purchase the stake after Helios indicated its exit. [Photo/ Telkom Kenya]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Telkom-Kenya-scaled.jpg?fit=680%2C454&ssl=1)
Govt Spends Ksh6B to Fully Own Telkom Kenya
The 60% stake was acquired from Helios for Ksh6.09 billion and means the company is now fully state-owned. The deal values Telkom Kenya...
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![In a TV interview, Gachagua claimed that powerful individuals had taken control of forex flow through commercial banks and that the CBK had inadequate forex reserves. He has previously led the President William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza chorus on state capture, including against banking interests associated with the family of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/ @Rigathi]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FdlBwfNWQAEM1eU.jpg?fit=680%2C544&ssl=1)
CBK Reacts to Gachagua’s Market-Shaking ‘No Forex Reserves’ Comment
The CBK also asserted that its foreign exchange cover remained adequate, in compliance with the CBK Act, EAC Monetary Union Protocol and targets...
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![Judge Anthony Mrima (pictured) was ruling in a petition filed by one Victor Buoga. [Photo/ NMG]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/anthony-mrima-data.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
High Court Scraps Degree Requirement for Governors
"A declaration is hereby issued that pursuant to article 180 sub article 2 as read with section 183 of the constitution, the qualification...
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![The station's planned launch will coincide with the launch of the 2022 Taxpayers' Month - an annual event meant to celebrate compliant taxpayers. [Photo/ RAG]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/unnamed-10.jpg?fit=680%2C510&ssl=1)
KRA TV: Taxman Launches TV Station
"The "KRA TV" platform will be hosted on the KRA website and drive a demand-based viewership. The station will host customized tax content...
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Ruto Raids Dynasties To Finance Hustlers In New Tax Proposal
Wealth tax was mooted in 2018, and Ruto expects to use proceeds to finance his pro-poor plans. Last year, the Treasury said it...
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