Economy
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Moody’s Sees Better Economic Futures on Tshisekedi’s Re-election
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Constitutional Court confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi’s re-election on January 9, which Moody’s said rubberstamps…
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How Uganda Plans to Handle Its Rising Debt Amidst Parliamentary Probe
Uganda’s national debt has become a source of worry for many, as the Budget Committee in Parliament recently discovered. The…
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Understanding the New NSSF Contribution Rates and Their Implications
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced adjustments in contribution rates for year 2, aligning with the 3rd Schedule…
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How EPRA’s Latest Electricity Price Hike Will Affect Kenyans
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a 16.5% increase in electricity prices starting from January 2024, citing…
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World’s Top 6 Performing Economies To Come From Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite facing economic challenges this year, Africa is showing signs of hope, with some of its economies demonstrating promising growth.…
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Govt To Tax Club Bouncers, Private Security Firms
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has initiated a comprehensive campaign aimed at ensuring compliance with taxation regulations for club…
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What It Means After Kenya Failed to Honour Promised $300 Million Buyback
The risk associated with Kenya’s first Eurobond, which is due later this year, has increased due to the country’s inability…
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Why Kenya Won’t Be Visa-Free as Directed by President Ruto
The Kenyan authorities said on Tuesday, January 2, that they were delaying President William Ruto’s order on Visa-free access to…
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How Kenya Shilling Value Affected Nairobi Expressway Toll Fee Uptick
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has clarified a contract that was signed by the former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government that has…
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State Introduces New Levy on SACCOs
Saccos members will now pay a new tax on their non-withdrawable deposits, which are the share capital they cannot reduce…
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