Government Needs Ksh 400 Billion For School Reopening
Government and Policy
The government of Kenya will require additional 400 billion shillings to comply with Covid-19 social distancing guidelines ahead of primary
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Month: December 2020
Stanbic’s PMI For The Month Of November Falls To 51.3
Investment
During the week, Stanbic Bank released the Monthly Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November 2020, which came in at 51.3, a
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Kenyan Shilling Depreciated The Highest In November
Headlines
During the month of November, the Kenya Shilling depreciated by 1.1 percent against the US Dollar to close at 110.1
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November Favors T-Bills As Overall Subscription Comes In At 102.5%
Headlines
November T-bill auctions recorded an oversubscription, with the overall subscription rate coming in at 102.5 percent, a rise from 90.4
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KECOBO Secures Landmark Court Order Against Internet Service Providers
Government and Policy
A recent study by Kaspersky indicates that Kenya is now Africa’s easiest target for cybercriminals. According to the report, the
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Co-op Bank Awards Ksh 5million To Winners Of Akili Kali Innovation
Entrepreneur's Corner
The Co-operative Bank has awarded a total of 5 million shillings to the top four fintechs in the just concluded Akili
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KRA To Resume Old Tax Rates On PAYE And VAT From January 1st
Headlines
National Treasury to reinstate old tax rates on PAYE and VAT from 1st January 2021 as Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani
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30,000 Girls to Benefit from M-PESA Foundation’s Menstrual Health Program
Lifestyle
The M-PESA Foundation has committed KES 22.5 million to improve menstrual hygiene among teenage girls as part of Safaricom’s 20th-anniversary celebrations.
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KEBS Issues New Guidelines for Reusable Sanitary Towels
Lifestyle
Reusable sanitary towels Specification is a first edition guideline whose objective is to offer quality and affordable reusable sanitary pads
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KEBS Publishes an Additional Standard For Face Masks Produced Locally
Government and Policy
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved an additional standard with the aim to enhance the quality and safety of face
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