KRA to raise revenue from SMEs
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is considering ways to collect more tax from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as the informal sector plays a critical role in the country’s economic
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Business & Finance
EPZs to create employment for youth, Governor Chelilim
The Uasin Gishu County Administration has put proper mechanisms in place to create employment opportunities for the majority of the unemployed youth in the county. In his speech during the 60th
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Gov’t backed credit scheme hasn’t picked up well, says CS Chelugui
The Government-backed credit guarantee scheme to help small enterprises acquire business loans has not worked as intended because partner banks insist on lending at market rates. Co-Operatives and Micro and Small
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Ukambani Counties adopt regional economic development (SEKEB) act
Three governors from Southern Eastern Economic Block (SEKEB) have jointly adopted the joint development Act that was recently passed by county assemblies of the three countries. The regional economic bloc policy
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Parliament to consider public views before passing Finance Bill
The Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichungw’a has committed to subjecting the proposed finance bill to thorough public scrutiny before it’s tabled in the house for enactment into
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