Ukur Yattani
![An M-Pesa agent. Launched 15 years ago, M-Pesa has become a key feature of the Kenyan economy. [Photo/ Techweez]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/images-27.jpeg)
Push to Slash M-Pesa Charges Gathers Steam
With its 35% stake, the Treasury is the second-largest shareholder in Safaricom behind Vodacom Group Limited and Vodafone Group Plc who own a...
MARTIN SIELE
![A Kenya Airways plane. [Photo/ Courtesy]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5c67195b70a61e7db435c356.jpg)
Govt Lines Up Ksh146B Kenya Airways Bailout
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani wrote: “As part of putting KQ on a sustainable footing, GoK will take over US$827 million of KQ’s...
MARTIN SIELE
KRA to Collect Ksh6.8 Trillion in Next Three Years
KRA Commissioner General Mr Githii Mburu said that the Authority is up to the task amidst various challenges that range from an upcoming...
BUSINESS TODAY
![Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani pictured with the budget briefcase on June 10, 2021. Kenya's first Eurobond issue in two years was oversubscribed, with the Treasury terming it a sign of investor confidence in the country's economic recovery plan supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). [Photo/ National Treasury]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/YATTANI-scaled.jpg)
Kenya Raises Ksh108 Billion in Fresh Eurobond, Eyes More Debt
The bond was over-subscribed with over Ksh582 billion (USD 5.4 billion) offered by investors. The raise followed a 3-day virtual Eurobond roadshow where...
MARTIN SIELE
![If the excise duty is reinstated, betting firms in Kenya are likely to report lower revenues. The government has maintained its stance on mitigating negative societal effects of sports betting through taxation and enhanced regulation.[Photo: YogoNet]](https://businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sports-betting-mistakes-696x391-1.png)
Return of 20% Betting Tax Spells Doom for Big Players
If it becomes law, the taxman would take Ksh20 of every Ksh100 wagered, regardless of whether the punter wins or loses.
MARTIN SIELE
Higher Taxes Pile on Kenyans’ 2021 Woes as Govt Plots Ksh3 Trillion Budget
Taxpayers are expected to dig deeper into their pockets to fund the exchequer.
GETRUDE NJERI
National Treasury Reinstates Pre-Covid Tax Rates Effective January
Those earning less than Ksh24,000 will, however, continue to enjoy 100% relief as they will be exempt them from Pay As You Earn...
MARTIN SIELE
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.
MARTIN SIELE
Government Signs International Treaty to Deal with Kenyan Tax Evaders
The government through the National Treasury Acting Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has signed a crucial continental declaration treaty that will see illicit financial...
Kevin Namunwa
