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Topic: Taxes

IATA warns high air travel taxes threat to Kenya's aviation edge

By Brian Ngugi   2025-11-08 13:41:17

Kenya’s position as an aviation hub is at risk due to some of the highest air travel taxes in Africa.

New taxes add to trade barriers within EAC, Comesa blocs

By Graham Kajilwa   2025-11-04 21:50:47

Introduction of taxes has been cited by businesses as discriminatory ploys by some countries in the economic blocs to protect their markets.

Job loss: How high taxes, weak demand are pushing firms to the brink

By Brian Ngugi   2025-08-21 11:24:38

Kenyan businesses are being squeezed by soaring taxes and muted consumer demand, forcing them to slash costs and automate operations to survive, a CBK survey shows. 

Mortgaging Kenyans: Why government's use of taxes as collateral could sink the country

By Standard Team   2025-07-30 22:07:15

Minister says its new securitisation model will fasttrack project but experts think otherwise.They feel borrowing based on taxes to be collected in future is akin to playing with fire.

Kenya's crypto taxes and regulations: A step forward with room to grow for Web3 innovation

By Larry Cooke   2025-07-29 19:14:59

The KRA`s announcement that it has collected Sh10 billion from digital asset taxation marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring the fast-evolving cryptocurrency.

When taxes fail citizens it is a huge betrayal

By Mike Nyagwoka   2025-07-27 13:22:18

Kenyans have consistently fulfilled their end of the bargain. Year after year, they pay taxes, levies, and fees, even as the cost of living soars