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The Hidden Demon In The Finance Bill That Will Raise The Cost Of Every Business Payment In Kenya

Most of the public conversation about the Finance Bill 2026 focused, understandably, on what touches households directly, like smartphone excise

Soko Directory Team · Jun 26, 2026
TSC Reveals Cause Of June Salary Reductions After Massive Outcry From Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has finally addressed concerns raised by thousands of teachers across the country after many noticed

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 25, 2026
Government Announces Recruitment of 24,000 New Teachers In Major Education Boost

President William Ruto has announced a major recruitment drive in the education sector, revealing that the government will hire an

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
Parents To Pay More As Principals Propose New School Fee Structure

Senior secondary school principals have proposed a comprehensive review of school fees, citing soaring operational costs, delayed government capitation and

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
Business Owners Raise Alarm Over Tobacco Bill Process, Call for Nationwide Consultations

Business owners, traders, retailers, distributors, and hospitality operators have called on Parliament to extend public participation on the Tobacco Control

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
BAHLITA Urges Parliament to Halt Tobacco Bill Review Until Traders Are Heard

Traders in Nakuru have called on Parliament to suspend deliberations on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill and embark on a

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
MCAK Mourns Gikomba Fire Victims, Demands Accountability And Action

The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is deeply saddened by the devastating fire that has once again ravaged Gikomba

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
How To Apply And Download Birt Certificate Online In Kenya

The government has introduced major changes to the issuance of birth certificates, allowing Kenyans to download and print the documents

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 23, 2026
Kenya Records 14,000 New HIV Cases In One Year Despite Prevention Efforts

About 14,000 people in Kenya contracted HIV in the past year, highlighting the ongoing challenge posed by the virus despite

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 22, 2026
Over 400,000 Kenyan Children Trapped in Domestic Labour

An estimated 400,000 children across Kenya are currently trapped in domestic labor, facing systemic abuse and a complete denial of their basic

Soko Directory Team · Jun 16, 2026
The KSh 4.8 Trillion Question: What Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget Really Means for Your Pocket

A national budget can feel like a giant pile of numbers that belongs to economists, accountants and politicians. Yet the

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 16, 2026
The Economy Is Growing on Paper, but Businesses Are Hurting

An economy can show positive annual growth while thousands of businesses feel like they are moving backwards. That contradiction is

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 16, 2026