High Court Draws a Digital Line in the Sand: No iTax, No Case — The Future of Kenya’s Tax Appeals Process Explained

The High Court’s latest tax ruling is less about one taxpayer’s billion-shilling dispute and more about where Kenya’s tax administration now draws its digital boundaries. By holding that any assessment or objection filed outside iTax has no legal...

Battling dirty air in Nairobi's slums as toxic air chokes residents

Residents passing next to a garbage heap on the banks of Mathare River on November 21, 2024 in Mathare slums. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] Slum dwellers in Nairobi heavily rely on solid fuels for cooking and heating because they cannot afford clean...

Drones bring peace between farmers and elephants in Kenya

New technology helps communities protect crops, wildlife, through a balance of sound, flight, coexistence As dawn breaks over the rolling hills of Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem, a low hum rises above the fields, not from tractors or generators, but...

As Banking Goes Fully Digital, Kenya’s Lenders Return to the Ground to Rebuild Connection and Trust

The story begins with a phone. What started as a tool for calls and social chatter became the main gateway for Kenyans who need to save, borrow, or pay. Over the last decade, the handset did more than digitise convenience — it redefined how...

ANALYSIS: The proxy war over coastline plaguing Kenya’s neighbour

Map of Horn of Africa / bird story agencyFrom the air, Somalia’s coastline unfurls endlessly, a ribbon of sand and sea stretching more than 2,000 miles from Kenya to Djibouti. That same coastline now lies at the heart of a contest that could...

Kenya doesn't need more hospitals, it needs healthier ecosystems

CEO Social Health Authority (SHA) Dr Mercy Mwangangi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Last Friday in Kitui, I watched women trained under the KAWI Green Africa Program graduate after weeks of installing solar home systems and clean cookstoves. It...

KOGL, Sunshine Tour seal deal to boost regional golfers’ path to Magical Kenya Open

KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing; FILE The Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL), organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour, have signed a...

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly landslide in Kenya

Zimbabwean artiste dedicates song to Kenya after finding healing in country following mum's death

A Zimbabwean musician released a song titled Kenya inspired by his emotional healing journey after the death of his mother The artiste visited Kenya in 2023, where he found solace and peace in the warmth of its people In an interview with...

Kenya’s new Finance Act to hit casual bettors and reap rewards for Government

Kenya's new gambling tax policy is expected to bring about a financial boom for government, however casual bettors are getting hit the hardest and player behaviours are expected to change. Kenya’s latest iteration in iGaming taxation – the Finance...

Kenya’s macadamia farmers gain from new pricing policy

The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has refuted recent media reports claiming that farmers are earning low prices for macadamias this year, calling the information inaccurate. In a statement released on October 29, 2025, the association...

Kenya's Ministry of Trade launches report showing Kenya's best, worst counties to invest in

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) has revealed the best places to invest in Kenya The report noted that the best investment destinations have strong performance, benefiting from robust infrastructure and a skilled workforce On...

Landslide leaves at least 21 dead in western Kenya

At least 20 people have died and more than 30 others remain unaccounted for after a landslide in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region. Heavy rains have battered the area for days with the Kenyan Red Cross saying that the most affected areas are...

Kenya to Grow 5% in 2025 Says NCBA as Private Credit & Fiscal Support Rise

The outlook shared during the NCBA Economic Forum held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, which brought together policymakers, economists, and industry leaders, discussed how Kenya can strengthen its resilience in a shifting global environment. NCBA...

Kenya's investment sector rebounds as Dominic Kiarie's Jubilee hits $130m in retail assets

Launched just 34 months ago in December 2022, the company’s retail investment funds, comprising the Jubilee Money Market Fund (KES and USD) and the Jubilee Fixed Income Fund, have grown over 1,000-fold, an achievement that cements its place among...

Kenya eyes Danish model to strengthen wastewater management

Kenya seeks to adopt lessons from Denmark’s renowned wastewater management system to improve efficiency, transparency, and consumer protection in the country’s water sector. The initiative follows a benchmarking visit to Copenhagen by Water,...

Kenya’s resilient democracy: Balancing power and accountability

Kenya is a resilient democracy that has been able to endure considerable challenges to its democratic institutions (Cheeseman et al, 2020; Mueller, 2014a), securing its place as a key player in Africa. Despite facing multiple challenges, including...

Kenya’s James Mwangi leads Equity Group to a staggering $405m profit in just 3 months

The surge, according to the Group, reflects strong regional performance, improved efficiency, and easing global economic pressures that have stabilized Africa’s financial environment. “Our Q3 performance reflects the strength of our diversified...

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya sheds a tear after competing in the 2025 New York Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya sheds a tear after competing in the 2025 New York Marathon

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