List of taxes removed by Ruto in the finance bill 2024/25

The Kenya Kwanza Government has dropped major tax proposals that have attracted uproar among Kenyans in recent weeks. The announcement came after President William Ruto hosted a parliamentary group meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday. In a press briefing after the PG meeting, the Ruto team said the…

Why Kenyans are wary of Ruto’s 2024/2025 Budget

As the government approaches the final stages of the budget process, the proposed 4 trillion shillings budget will require an expansion of the tax base to cover the expenses. The motor vehicle tax, a contentious issue, currently stands at 2.5% of a vehicle’s value with a minimum of Kes…

FBI mission in Kenya Revealed

The FBI is collaborating with local authorities in Kenya to investigate cases of high-profile corruption and money laundering, which have seen a rise in gold scams and ‘wash wash’ fraud. Director Christopher Wray held meetings with Kenyan security chiefs, including DCI boss Mohammed Amin, NIS director Noordin Haji, EACC…