President William Ruto swearing-in programme

Hustlers’ President William Ruto Guzzles Sh200 Million In One Day

President-Elect Dr William Samoei Ruto, is expected to be sworn in tomorrow Tuesday 13th Sept. 2022 in an elaborate ceremony that will set...

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Keg beer, introduced in Kenya as an affordable, quality alternative to illicit brews, is becoming more expensive. [Photo/ Diageo]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Why Keg Beer Prices Are Set to Rise

“We do see prices of everything changing particularly where taxes are involved. We will look at all different levers and get extra efficiencies...

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Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait urged various entities to register with the ODPC to ensure compliance with data laws. [Photo/ ODPC]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Businesses Rushing to Register as Data Controllers, Processors

“I urge all data controllers and processors to get registered in compliance with the regulations which seek to protect the right of individuals...

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President-elect William Ruto's swearing in is scheduled for September 13th, 2022. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]

BUSINESS ECONOMY POLITICS

9 Things Ruto Promised to Deliver Within 100 Days

Business Today looks at seven key things William Ruto promised for his first 100 days in office.

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Ngong' Road (pictured) is among the affected roads. It will be closed at the junction of Ngong Road 1st Avenue (opposite NHIF). [Photo/ Construction Review]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

See All The Roads Closed for Supreme Court Ruling in Nairobi

The move is meant to ensure calm is maintained as Kenyans await the highly-anticipated ruling by the Chief Justice Maartha Koome-led court.

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Wasoko was valued at $625 million after closing a $125 million Series B round in March 2022. [Photo/ Wasoko]

BUSINESS ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY

Wasoko CEO Moves to Zanzibar from Kenya With Developers

Firms including Wasoko under the Silicon Zanzibar program will benefit from Zanzibar Free Economic Zone incentives including exemption from corporate tax for 10...

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With third-party agents and platforms out of the picture, all customers will only henceforth be able to either pay their bills or purchase tokens via official Kenya Power payment channels only. [Photo/ Facebook]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Kenya Power Shuts Down Token Agents, Unauthorized Paybills

The notice is set to affect several businesses which had emerged as vendors of prepaid electricity tokens. They include digital companies which Kenya...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy Njoroge Muchiri when they addressed county workers at City Hall on August 29, 2022. [Photo/ @SakajaJohnson]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Blunder or Masterstroke? Sakaja Dumps KRA for ‘Kanjo’ Revenue Collection

KRA took charge of the county's revenue collection soon after the national government through the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) took over a number...

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