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How bid to formalise small businesses is doing more harm than good
A study cited by Prof Hiroyuki Hino argues that Kenya’s drive to formalise small businesses and bring them into the tax system could undermine the informal practices.
By Graham Kajilwa
4d ago
Kenya will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 in Nairobi from October 15 to 17, bringing together global technology leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs.
By John Maina
4d ago
By Gentrix Osano
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By James Mungai
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By Morris Aron
1w ago
By Dr Lydiah Kiburu
1w ago
For nearly three decades, the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) has been built around a simple conviction: Africa’s greatest resource is its people, and talent should not be limited by circumstance
By Morris Aron
1w ago
A Kenyan SME receives an enquiry from a distributor in Uganda. The buyer likes the product and asks for a quotation. Is the business registered? Can it provide customer references?
By Dr Lydiah Kiburu
1w ago
One day in a boardroom, just mention "collections or recovery" and you’ll see how tension in the room will rise. The image of “recovery” in people’s minds is angry calls, cold emails and burnt bridges
By James Mungai
1w ago
Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.
By Graham Kajilwa
1w ago
Why should toothpaste be herbal or charcoal black? To most people, it’s just an enhancement, new branding. To those who grew up in the countryside, it’s simply nostalgic
By XN Iraki
1w ago
The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, terming the profession key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development
By John Maina
1w ago
Kenya’s small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo that is set to take effect on August 21.
By John Maina
1w ago
Until three years ago, Mount Carmel Convent Farm produced only passion fruit for the Sisters’ consumption. However, the Sisters realised that the high-value 0.9-acre farm was not being fully utilised
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
1w ago
For an economy struggling not only to create new jobs but also to improve incomes, the solace for many has been digital loans. And, for this reason, the digital lending business has thrived
By Graham Kajilwa
1w ago
Electronics market is moving further online as manufacturers and retailers expand digital sales channels, giving consumers more ways to research, compare and purchase products.
By David Njaaga
2w ago
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