ECONOMY

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The Council of Governors (CoG) is spearheading the push to have Governors and their deputies enjoy enhanced retirement benefits. [Photo/ Mediamax]
BUSINESSECONOMY

7 Hefty Benefits Governors Are Demanding in Retirement Package

“Besides fiscal unsustainability, providing pension benefits as proposed by COG would distort the retirement structures for State officers and lead to disparity in...

In response to directives from airports, Kenya Airways is cutting flights and making adjustments. [Photo/ RAG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

New Europe Airport Restrictions Hit Kenyan Travellers Hard

The restrictions are expected to affect KQ's recovery strategy as the summer period usually attracts more international tourists to Kenya among other travellers.

Customers line up outside a Safaricom shop. Safaricom is a major retailer of phones and accessories through its network of Safaricom shops as well as its Masoko platform. [Photo/ Android Kenya]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Safaricom Hikes Cost of Phones, SIM Cards

It will cost you a total of Ksh 100 - Ksh50 for the purchase and Ksh50 for the first airtime top-up - to...

East Africa Economic Outlook 2022
ECONOMY

East Africa Economic Outlook Shows Mixed Fortunes

East Africa Economic Outlook: The East African Community (EAC) is one of the leading regional economic organizations in sub-Saharan Africa and has made...

KU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Wainaina at a past event. President Uhuru Kenyatta recently hit out at public officials over land management in what was widely perceived as an attack on Wainaina. [Photo/ YouTube]
BUSINESSECONOMYREAL ESTATE

KU Land That Cost VC His Job

Prof Wainaina told staff on Tuesday morning “This is probably the last time you’ll see me addressing you as VC”.

Outgoing KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu.
BUSINESSECONOMY

KRA Collects Ksh2 Trillion in Record-Breaking Annual Performance

Mburu expressed confidence that KRA would post an even stronger performance in the next financial year.

Sportpesa is among major betting brands whose licenses have not been renewed by the BCLB. [Photo/ Sportpesa]
BUSINESSECONOMYSPORTS

Sportpesa Axed as Govt Renews Only 3 Betting Licenses

The details emerged in a letter from BCLB Chairman Cyrus Maina addressed to legal representatives of Safaricom and Airtel. Most betting firms receive...

The cabinet, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, in May 2022 approved a policy on large-scale commercialisation of public land in a bid to boost food security and lower the cost of living. [Photo/ African Real Estate]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Idle Gov’t Land Up for Grabs – Here’s What You Should Know About New Lease Program

Importantly, Kimtai disclosed that they would require investors to offer evidence of their financial muscle as well as their previous involvement in investment...

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