Kenya
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Kenya Introduces 16% VAT on Digital Payment Service Fees
Kenya's Finance Act 2026 imposes 16% VAT on digital payment service fees, effective November 1, 2026.
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Safaricom Detects 1.25 Billion Cyberattack Attempts in 2026
Safaricom's 2026 Sustainable Business Report reveals 1.25 billion cyberattack attempts, 57.93 million customers in Kenya, and significant growth in M-PESA transactions.
Kenya
3 min
African Businesses Seek New Opportunities at China's Import Expo
African businesses are eyeing new opportunities at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, seeking to tap the Chinese market and move up the value chain.
Kenya
3 min
Ruto Shifts Campaign Pitch to 'Equality' Ahead of 2027
Kenyan President William Ruto adopts new campaign slogan, promising to bridge economic development divide and end ethnic discrimination.
Kenya
4 min
South Sudan's Ruling Party Opts for Open Queue Voting System Amid Election Concerns
South Sudan's SPLM party uses open queue voting system in Duk County, sparking concerns over privacy and pressure on voters.
Kenya
3 min
Microsoft profits surge despite layoff announcement
Microsoft's quarterly profits jump to $36.6bn amid AI investments and layoffs
Kenya
3 min
KCSE, KJSEA Candidates Face Final Practical Papers
KCSE, KJSEA practical exams near completion ahead of written papers
Kenya
3 min
Bank of Baroda Kenya Reports 8.3% Profit Increase
Bank of Baroda Kenya's profit after tax rises to Sh4.39 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2026.
Kenya
3 min
Kenya to Host Bayern Munich and Ajax at Talanta Stadium on January 5, 2027
Bayern Munich and Ajax will play at Talanta Stadium on January 5, 2027, in a match that will officially open the ultra-modern 60,000-seater stadium.
Kenya
3 min
Kenyan National Arrested by ICE for Alleged Visa Overstay While Working for Washington State Agency
A Kenyan national employed by Washington State's Department of Children, Youth, and Families has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly overstaying his visa.
Kenya
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US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over alleged M23 links
US imposes sanctions on Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society over alleged support for M23 rebellion in eastern DRC.
Kenya
3 min
Nyandarua youth storm police station with coffin, demand justice for murdered man
Residents of Shamata in Nyandarua County stormed a police station carrying the coffin of a 20-year-old man allegedly murdered last week, demanding swift investigations and the arrest of t...