Month: January 2020
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News
Government orders imposition of 16 pc VAT on milk from outside EAC
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the National Treasury to impose 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on milk products coming…
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Business
How to start an e-commerce business
E-commerce has experienced unprecedented growth following the invention of the internet. The creation of new business models such as online…
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Former Agriculture CS Kiunjuri accepts president Kenyatta’s decision
Former Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, Mwangi Kiunjuri has accepted the president’s decision to relieve him of…
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President Kenyatta orders centralized payment of artist royalties
All content service providers will now be required to channel all payment of royalties through a single centrally-managed account at…
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Business
M-pesa foundation launches post-high school programme
The M-pesa Foundation Academy has launched an 11-month post-high school programme for its 91 form four leavers intended to assist…
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The stock exchange NSE sees boost from repeal of rate cap
Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) expects the removal of a cap on commercial lending rates to spur stocks trading, lifting valuations…
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Business
Ukur Yatani confirmed CS Treasury as President Kenyatta reshuffles Cabinet
Former Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection Ukur Yatani has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary (CS) for…
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Jobs at stake as South Africa’s Massmart mulls slashing 1,400 jobs
South Africa’s Massmart Holdings could cut up to 1,440 jobs under a plan to close some stores, The retailer said…
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Business
Iran agrees de-escalation the ‘only solution’ to solve the crisis with the US
On the international scene, Iran has signaled it favors a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the united…
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Farmers told to brace themselves for erratic weather patterns
Weathermen now says Kenya will expect continued and unexpected rainfall patterns well into the long rains season as sea temperatures…
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