taxes

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Raimond Molenje, CEO, Kenya Bankers Association
BUSINESS

Kenya Banks Pay Record Ksh205B in Taxes

The Kenya Bankers Association reported a record Ksh 205.58 billion in taxes contributed by banks and microfinance institutions in 2025, even as compliance...

Treasury CS John Mbadi
BUSINESS

Mbadi: There is no Introduction of New Taxes in 2026 Finance Bill

The government has moved to calm fears over taxation ahead of the next budget cycle, assuring Kenyans that no new taxes will be...

KAM Board Vice Chair, Hitesh Mediratta
BUSINESS

KAM Urges Stable Taxes to Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called on the government to maintain stable business taxes, saying predictable fiscal policies are essential to attract...

A section of KRA office. PHOTO/@KRACorporate/X
BUSINESS

KRA Seeks Public Views on New Rules to Tax Multinationals

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited members of the public, tax professionals, and business stakeholders to share their views on two new...

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi
BUSINESS

Tougher Times Ahead as Govt Plans New Taxes on Fuel and Power

The government has announced plans to introduce new taxes on fuel and electricity starting in 2026 to finance a major energy development programme....

Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi.
BUSINESS

Jimi Wanjigi Blames Govt Borrowing for Kenya’s Credit Crunch

Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi has stepped up his campaign for sweeping economic reforms, criticising the government’s domestic borrowing...

Dr Jaswinder Bedi - KEPSA Chairperson
BUSINESS

Inside Tax Proposals Being Pushed by Private Sector CEOs

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is pushing for tax proposals in the Finance Bill 2025 to foster industrial resilience, tax efficiency, and...

KRA - Tax collections
ECONOMY

KRA Revenue Collection Hits One Trillion-Shilling Mark

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has hit the one trillion shilling mark after collecting Ksh1.005 trillion as of 30th November, 2024. This reflects an...

the paradox of taxation in Kenya
OPINION

The Paradox of Taxation: Sacrifice Without Value

Kenyans want to pay taxes as long as the services we get are commensurate to the taxes we are paying. We shouldn't normalise...