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Topic: Meta

Why scrap metal dealers are happy with 1.5pc withholding tax proposal

By Esther Dianah   2026-06-10 16:56:22

Scrap metal dealers will be required to pay a 1.5 per cent withholding tax on sales from July if the Finance Bill 2026 is passed.

Inside grillz craze: The rise of metallic smile culture in urban fashion

By Solomon Koko   2026-06-05 14:22:24

Kenya’s grillz trend is reshaping urban fashion, driven by artistes and creatives embracing custom silver and gold dental accessories as bold self-expression, status symbols and style statements.

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

By AFP   2026-04-29 10:56:46

The EU says Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine.

Meta risks billions in fines over child safety breaches, EU warns

By Raymond Muthee   2026-04-29 10:34:55

The European Commission has warned Meta it could face heavy fines after finding its platforms fail to effectively block underage users, exposing children to online risks.

1,100 face job losses as Meta severs ties with Kenyan content moderator

By Macharia Kamau   2026-04-17 19:42:01

Samawill lay off more than 1,100 of its Kenyan employees after the social media giant terminated the contract. 

Scrap metal dealers report sharp decline in vandalism cases

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-04-01 16:16:19

The Knight Scrap Metal Dealers Association has reported a significant drop in vandalism incidents, attributing the progress to enforcement and internal discipline within the sector.