4 d. ago Kenya’s eTIMS systems leading tax compliance, unlocking new frontiers for businesses

Kenya’s eTIMS systems leading tax compliance, unlocking new frontiers for businesses  CNBC Africa

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5 d. ago President Ruto receives Jukwaa La Usalama report at State House

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – President William Ruto on Tuesday launched the Jukwaa La Usalama Report at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with chiefs and assistant chiefs from across the country, outlining a comprehensive plan to strengthen Kenya’s security operations and improve service delivery at the grassroots. The report calls for intensified, intelligence-led multi-agency […] The post President Ruto receives Jukwaa La Usalama report at State House appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Ruto: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway Project

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 28 — President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development. Speaking during the official project launch, the President said the highways — worth […] The post Ruto: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Ruto Declares ‘New Era’ as Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 28 – President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya. President Ruto stated that the positioning of the massive Sh170 billion project was both an economic turning point and a governance declaration that the country will […] The post Ruto Declares ‘New Era’ as Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago President Ruto: Rironi To Gilgil Dual Carriage To Be Complete in 6 Months

President William Ruto has launched construction of the long awaited Rironi – Mau Summit dual carriageway, unveiling an ambitious timeline and promising faster, safer travel on one of Kenya’s busiest and deadliest roads. The launch took place on Friday at Kamandura in Kiambu County, marking the official start of works on the Nairobi Nakuru Mau Summit corridor and the Nairobi Maai Mahiu Naivasha link, a combined 233 kilometre upgrade that will be built and operated under a public private partnership model. Ruto framed the project as a defining test of his infrastructure agenda. “This project we launch today is more The post President Ruto: Rironi To Gilgil Dual Carriage To Be Complete in 6 Months appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Kenya tea industry seeks regulatory reset as 2021 pricing rule linked to auction glut, rising compliance costs

Kenya tea industry seeks regulatory reset as 2021 pricing rule linked to auction glut, rising compliance costs  Food Business Africa Magazine

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9 d. ago Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region. The ambitious project — to be delivered under a public-private partnership by a consortium including China Road […] The post Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Nairobi to Nakuru Motorists Told to Replan Travel for Friday’s Highway Launch

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for severe traffic disruptions along the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway this Friday, November 28, as President William Ruto officially launches the highly anticipated road expansion project. KeNHA released a public advisory on Wednesday alerting drivers that the crucial Nairobi-Nakuru corridor will experience heavy delays throughout the day while the President presides over multiple inauguration events at various points along the highway. “The road is envisaged to have significant traffic congestion for the whole day,” Acting Director General Luka Kimeli stated. “We advise motorists intending to use this road to The post Nairobi to Nakuru Motorists Told to Replan Travel for Friday’s Highway Launch appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruto Launches New KRA Unit to Boost Tax Compliance Among Small Businesses

President William Ruto has drawn attention to a glaring disparity in tax contributions from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), emphasizing the urgent need to align their remittances with their economic impact and expand the national tax base. During Wednesday evening’s Taxpayers’ Dinner at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto revealed that MSMEs contribute 33% of Kenya’s GDP and employ nearly 15 million people, representing 86% of the national workforce, yet they account for merely 1% of tax revenue. He stressed that tax remittances fuel nation-building and should transcend legal obligations to become “an act of patriotism and solidarity” for national The post Ruto Launches New KRA Unit to Boost Tax Compliance Among Small Businesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Ruto Defends Hustler Fund, Says Ksh80 Billion Has Empowered Millions of Kenyans

President William Ruto has defended his administration’s drive to expand financial inclusion, saying the Financial Inclusion Fund, better known as the Hustler Fund, has unlocked affordable credit for millions of Kenyans previously shut out by traditional lenders. Speaking about the programme’s progress, President Ruto said the fund has disbursed over Ksh80 billion since its launch in November 2022, reaching individuals and small enterprises that banks and microfinance institutions had long excluded. The President explained that the Hustler Fund was designed to empower micro and small enterprises (MSEs) that could not access loans because they were blacklisted by credit reference bureaus The post Ruto Defends Hustler Fund, Says Ksh80 Billion Has Empowered Millions of Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Ruto stands firm on plan to transform Kenya into a ‘First World Nation’ by 2055

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 11 – President William Ruto has defended his long-term vision to transform Kenya into a first-world nation within the next 20 to 30 years, saying critics lack faith in Kenya’s potential for rapid development. Speaking after launching the Archers’ Post Affordable Housing Programme, President Ruto said his administration is laying the foundation […] The post Ruto stands firm on plan to transform Kenya into a ‘First World Nation’ by 2055 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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