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Finance Act 2026: Key Changes & Implications | Business Redefined The first raft of Finance Act 2026 measures kicked in on July 1st as the government seeks Kes 98.6 billion worth of additional tax revenue in the financial year 2026/27. After the brief hiatus via Finance Act 2025, this year will see resumption of the September 1st effective measures. We speak to Wangoi Karuga regarding what has taken effect & the implication for businesses & households.

The extent of technological growth is beyond mere acknowledgment; it has seamlessly integrated into our daily existence. A few years ago, the notion of paying electricity bills through mobile money or recharging with 'tokens' in Kenya seemed inconceivable. Online product sales were considered distant, and artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping various facets of our lives.

Govt extends 8pc VAT on fuel for three more months Kenya’s government said on Tuesday it was extending a reduction ​in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum ‌products for another three months to mid-October to cushion households and businesses from volatility ​in global energy prices. The country in April cut VAT ⁠on petroleum products from 16% to ​8% for three months, after crude ​oil prices surged because of the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Over 1,000 officers deployed to secure Ol Kalou by-election The polls agency has issued a stern warning to those it termed as “busybody politicians” attempting to position themselves as unofficial overseers of the upcoming Parliamentary by-election in Ol Kalou on Thursday.

Kenya-Ethiopia power deal to connect over 10,000 new customers Approximately 10,500 new customers are set to be reached with power after Kenya Power signed a new power purchase agreement deal with Ethiopian Electric Power (EEU). EEU will continue supplying 3 Megawatt of electricity, in a new supply line targeting the Northern Kenya.

Police investigating death of South Africa’s Jayden Adams after World Cup Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of soccer player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup. A 25-year-old midfielder on South Africa’s national team, Adams was found dead at a home in the Schotsche Kloof neighborhood of Cape Town. The South African Football Players Union confirmed Adams’ death Saturday.

Nakuru: Students torch school after being served soda instead of promised meat Chaos has engulfed Jomo Kenyatta Boys Senior High School in Nakuru County after a raging fire tore through the institution, forcing its abrupt closure. The inferno, suspected to have been started by students, reduced the administration block and 10 classrooms to rubble.

‘VARgentina’ reach semi-finals under cloud of complaints A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Monday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints.

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola The Trump administration on Monday said it is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the US on commercial flights, according to a White House official.

Wetang’ula accused of defying court order by campaigning for Ruto Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is set to face contempt of court proceedings after petitioners moved to court, accusing him of defying orders barring him from campaigning for President William Ruto.