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Kenya's Escalating Fuel Prices: Unpacking the Tax Burden and Economic Ripple Effects
Kenya grapples with soaring fuel costs and a persistent tax burden, triggering widespread transport strikes and urgent calls for government intervention.
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Taxing the Transaction: Inside the Battle Between the Judiciary and Treasury Over Digital Payment Fees
Kenya's Supreme Court has delivered a landmark blow to the KRA regarding digital payment taxes, forcing a massive legislative rewrite in the Finance Bill 2026.
Taxes & ComplianceThe 25 Percent Smartphone Tax: A High-Stakes Gamble for Kenya’s Digital Economy
Kenya proposes a massive 25 percent excise duty on smartphones, a move that could stall digital inclusion and disrupt the country’s Sh3.2 trillion fintech ecosystem.
Taxes & ComplianceRelief for Salaried Employees: Kenya Bankers Propose 5 Percent PAYE Cut to Offset Rising Statutory Deductions
Kenya’s banking industry leaders are pushing for a significant reduction in personal income tax to cushion workers from the cumulative weight of SHIF and Housing Levy deductions.
Taxes & ComplianceFinance Bill 2026: Why Your M-Pesa and Card Transactions Are About to Get Costlier
The National Treasury's latest Finance Bill introduces a 16% VAT on digital payments and grants KRA sweeping powers to freeze accounts, signaling a massive shift in Kenya's tax landscape.
Taxes & ComplianceHow to File KRA Nil Returns on iTax in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Filing a Nil Return as an unemployed citizen, student, or someone with no active income is legally mandatory in Kenya. Avoid the costly 20,000 KES penalty with this quick, human-friendly 5-minute walkthrough.
Investments & YieldsDhowCSD Kenya: How to Invest in CBK Treasury Bills and Bonds on Your Phone (2026)
Treasury Bills (T-Bills) remain the safest, highest-yielding low-risk investments in Kenya, with yields hovering around 15.5%. Discover how to register on DhowCSD and start bidding on government debt with just 50,000 KES.
Investments & YieldsBest Money Market Funds (MMFs) in Kenya (2026): A Detailed Side-by-Side Yield Comparison
Money Market Funds have become the ultimate savings vehicle for Kenyans seeking high compound returns with daily liquidity. Compare the top MMFs in Kenya including CIC, Zimele, Sanlam, and Co-op to find the highest payout.