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What Russian oil price cap means for global market

Russian producers likely won’t be able to reroute all their oil from Europe, formerly their biggest customer, and some will likely be lost to the global market - at least at first.

By AP 2 hrs ago

What Russian oil price cap means for global market

Report: Kenya's tax incentives boon for the rich as poor suffer

Report: Kenya's tax incentives boon for the rich as poor suffer

By Dominic Omondi 8 hrs ago

House team vets seven to revenue allocation agency

House team vets seven to revenue allocation agency

By Edwin Nyarangi 9 hrs ago

Russia rejects $60-a-barrel cap on its oil, warns of cutoffs

Russia rejects $60-a-barrel cap on its oil, warns of cutoffs

By AP 2 days ago

Explainer: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?

Economists say that if Ukraine can shore up its finances through the end of 2023, Russia could be in financial trouble if a proposed oil price cap by the U.S., EU and allies saps Moscow’s earnings.

By AP 2 days ago

Explainer: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?

White House says Biden not intending to talk to Putin

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has "no intentions" at present of holding negotiations with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

By VOA 2 days ago

White House says Biden not intending to talk to Putin

Ruto appoints businesswoman Mary Wambui as CA chair

President Ruto appoints Mary Wambui chairperson of the Communications Authority of Kenya for three years effective today, she replaces Gilbert Kibe.

By Betty Njeru 3 days ago

Ruto appoints businesswoman Mary Wambui as CA chair

Biden: I'm willing to talk to Putin about ending war in Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden raised the possibility Thursday of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By VOA 3 days ago

Biden: I'm willing to talk to Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Zambian killed in Ukraine was employed as Russian mercenary

23-year-old Lemekhane Nyireda died Sept. 22 . His remains were transported to the Russian border town of Rostov ahead of repatriation to Zambia.

By AP 4 days ago

Zambian killed in Ukraine was employed as Russian mercenary

Transformers, Air Defenses Needed, Ukraine Tells Visiting Ministers

Dmytro Kuleba told seven Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers on Monday his country needed transformers and improved air defenses to stave off Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure.

By VOA 6 days ago

Transformers, Air Defenses Needed, Ukraine Tells Visiting Ministers

NATO Chief Says Continued Support for Ukraine Necessary for Peace

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declared the alliance’s continued support for Ukraine, saying Tuesday “we will not back down.”

By VOA 6 days ago

NATO Chief Says Continued Support for Ukraine Necessary for Peace

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

A protester ran onto the field Monday carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN”

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

The new ETRs will be connected through the Internet to KRA’s systems, allowing the taxman to monitor all transactions in the traders’ Point of Sale and invoicing systems.

By Brian Ngugi 7 days ago

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

Widen the tax base but sealing the leaks is a greater strategy

Only radical and ruthless actions will rid us of this national cancer – and it must be prioritised.

By David Oginde 9 days ago

Widen the tax base but sealing the leaks is a greater strategy

Ukraine Gradually Restores Power After Russian Strikes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that workers managed to halve the number of people whose electricity had been cut off since Wednesday, saying that 6 million Ukrainians were still without power.

By VOA 9 days ago

Ukraine Gradually Restores Power After Russian Strikes

Africa's silence on Ukraine crisis exposes our double standards

Since Russia invaded the Ukraine on February 24th this year, over 100,000 Ukrainian civilians and soldiers and Russian soldiers may have died or been wounded.

By Irungu Houghton 10 days ago

Africa's silence on Ukraine crisis exposes our double standards

NATO vows to aid Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'

NATO’s top civilian official said the support will help Ukraine move toward joining the alliance one day.

By AP 10 days ago

NATO vows to aid Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'

At 9-month mark of invasion, Zelenskyy says 'Russia won't break us'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian advances were planned in some unnamed areas.

By VOA 10 days ago

At 9-month mark of invasion, Zelenskyy says 'Russia won't break us'

More than 15,000 people go missing in Ukraine

More than 15,000 people have gone missing during the war in Ukraine, the International Commission on Missing Persons has said.

By VOA 10 days ago

More than 15,000 people go missing in Ukraine

Well stocked for winter

Well stocked for winter

By Harrison Muriuki 11 days ago

Well stocked for winter

Most Ukrainians left without power after new Russian strikes

The aerial mauling of power supplies also took nuclear plants and internet links offline and spilled blackouts into neighbor Moldova.

By AP 11 days ago

Most Ukrainians left without power after new Russian strikes

KRA to set up new Nairobi CBD office to nab tax cheats

The move would give KRA, headquartered at the Times Tower building along Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi closer proximity to businesses located at the heart of the CBD.

By Brian Ngugi 13 days ago

KRA to set up new Nairobi CBD office to nab tax cheats

Kakuzi braces for landmark verdict as KRA wraps up tax evasion probe

KRA says it's in the process of concluding investigation likely to set precedent on the law on the much-abused accounting manoeuvre of transfer-pricing.

By Brian Ngugi 13 days ago

Kakuzi braces for landmark verdict as KRA wraps up tax evasion probe

Ukraine to civilians: Leave liberated areas before winter

Authorities urged residents of the two southern regions, which Russian forces have been shelling for months, to move to safer areas in the central and western parts of the country.

By AP 14 days ago

Ukraine to civilians: Leave liberated areas before winter

Cold and dark: Kyiv readies for 'worst winter of our lives'

The situation in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and other major cities has deteriorated drastically following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday.

By AP 14 days ago

Cold and dark: Kyiv readies for 'worst winter of our lives'

Explosions shake Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power plant

Powerful explosions shook the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Saturday and Sunday morning, as U.N.’s atomic energy chief says wars is extremely disturbing.

By VOA 15 days ago

Explosions shake Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power plant

William Ruto seeks to widen tax base to Sh4trn

Ruto wants KRA to increase revenue collection from Sh2.1 trillion to between Sh4 and Sh5 trillion as he plans to plant 15 billion trees to fight devastating effects of climate change.

By Judah Ben-Hur 15 days ago

William Ruto seeks to widen tax base to Sh4trn

President Ruto pushes for expansion of tax base

President William Ruto asked the congregation to support his plans on raising the government’s revenue in what critics have seen as an aggressive revenue mobilisation plan.

By Judah Ben-Hur 15 days ago

President Ruto pushes for expansion of tax base

Where's Vladimir Putin? Leader leaves bad news on Ukraine to others

Putin’s silence comes as Russia faces mounting setbacks in nearly nine months of fighting. The Russian leader appears to have delegated the delivery of bad news to others.

By AP 16 days ago

Where's Vladimir Putin? Leader leaves bad news on Ukraine to others

War in Ukraine has big impact on Kenya, Africa

3.5 million Kenyans, including a million children aged below five years, are facing starvation, the perennial food shortage has been compounded by Ukraine war and drought.

By Protus Onyango 18 days ago

War in Ukraine has big impact on Kenya, Africa

When taxman recruited butchers to raise revenue

To ensure that the money was not pilfered, the tax clerks moved around with steel cash boxes which had the Treasury serial number.

By Amos Kareithi 18 days ago

When taxman recruited butchers to raise revenue

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack

Zelenskyy told reporters he had “no doubts” about a report he received from his top commanders “that it wasn’t our missile or our missile strike.”

By AP 18 days ago

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack

County plans to squeeze more revenue from Mombasa Port

Authorities want to impose port levy for containers at the rate of $10 (Sh1,210) per Twenty foot equivalent units (Teus) and levy for loose cargo at the rate of $0.5 (Sh60) per tonne.

By Patrick Beja 19 days ago

County plans to squeeze more revenue from Mombasa Port

G-20 leaders end meeting, condemn Ukraine war

The summit’s closing declaration was noteworthy in highlighting the war given the divisions among the group, which includes not only Russia itself but also countries such as China and India

By AP 19 days ago

G-20 leaders end meeting, condemn Ukraine war

Russian missiles hit Poland in attack on Ukraine

A U.S. official said missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, where two people were killed.

By Associated Press 20 days ago

Russian missiles hit Poland in attack on Ukraine

KRA Commissioner-General Mburu lands new role

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Githii Mburu has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

KRA Commissioner-General Mburu lands new role

Biden to press G-20 to hold tough on Russia over Ukraine war

The U.S. leader is to continue a global tour pressing nations to stand up to Russia and defend Ukraine’s sovereignty.

By AP 20 days ago

Biden to press G-20 to hold tough on Russia over Ukraine war

After Kherson success, Kyiv vows to keep driving out Russia

Ukraine’s president vowed to keep pushing Russian forces out of his country after they withdrew from Kherson, leaving behind devastation, hunger and booby traps in the southern Ukrainian city.

By AP 22 days ago

After Kherson success, Kyiv vows to keep driving out Russia

KRA staffer dies after falling off building

KRA staffer dies after falling off theTimes Tower, authority confirms; say police investigating the incident.

By Betty Njeru 24 days ago

KRA staffer dies after falling off building

Volodymyr Zelensky: There can be no effective climate policy without peace

Members of Ukraine's delegation to COP27 said they hoped their presence drew global attention to the climate and environmental consequences of Russia's February invasion.

By George Maringa 26 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky: There can be no effective climate policy without peace

Zelenskyy open to talks with Russia - on Ukraine's terms

Zelenskyy’s appeal to the international community to “force Russia into real peace talks” reflected a change in rhetoric.

By AP 26 days ago

Zelenskyy open to talks with Russia - on Ukraine's terms

Airline takes on KRA over Sh1b tax demand

According to Bluebird’s lawyer Roger Sagana, the firm has been diligently paying its dues to the taxman and currently has a tax credit worth Sh539 million.

By John Muthoni 27 days ago

Airline takes on KRA over Sh1b tax demand

William Ruto's Sh3tr tax revenue target out of touch with economic reality

The Hustler administration seems to be on an urgent mission to raid the pockets of the middle-class and the masses they promised to protect from the excesses of the dynasties less than 90 days ago.

By Patrick Muinde 29 days ago

William Ruto's Sh3tr tax revenue target out of touch with economic reality

MCAs to Sakaja: Unified single business permit must be done right

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, during his campaigns and his maiden speech in the assembly, said his administration would introduce a unified single business permit.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 month ago

MCAs to Sakaja: Unified single business permit must be done right

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