ECONOMY
Kenya is the biggest economy in East Africa and most watched in sub-Saharan Africa, being the regional business hub. BT brings you comprehensive coverage of the various economic sectors.
50,000 New Job Opportunities as Bars Ordered to Hire Covid Officers
The guideline is among new state regulations awaiting gazettement to guide operations in bars, liquor stores and other entertainment joints.
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Workers to Save Ksh1,000 as Tax Relief Withdrawal Looms
Workers will, therefore, enjoy a preferential personal tax relief of Sh2,400 compared to the pre-pandemic figure of Ksh1,400.
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Govt Introduces New Salary Deduction in Post-Covid Recovery Plan
One per cent will be deducted from the remuneration paid to the employee while the other one per cent will be matched by...
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Private Sector Lobby Raises Concern Over Country’s Health Systems Ahead of Second Wave
KEPSA Chief Executive Carol Karuga said the government ought to draw lessons from the country's experiences battling the virus during the first wave
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UAE Suspends Visa Issuance for Visitors from Kenya
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, November 18 suspended the issuance of visit visas to visitors from 11 countries including Kenya. Other...
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KRA Posts Ksh63B Tax Shortfall on Layoffs, Relief
New data from the treasury indicated that the shortfall was driven by lay-offs and wage cuts undertaken by businesses in response to the...
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Suppliers Team Up to Blacklist Rogue Supermarkets
Numerous suppliers have been driven to financial ruin thanks to defaults on payments, with major retailers a common culprit.
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SafeBoda Stops Operations in Kenya, Leaves Customers Confused
It left customers with funds in their SafeBoda wallets scrambling for answers as to what would happen next. Speaking to Business Today, a...
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