Latest Government Policy News in Kenya

Governance

Safaricom, Banks Want Free Mobile Money Transactions Ended

Safaricom and commercial banks are seeking a deal with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to end the charge waiver

By Dennis WaweruNovember 13, 20203

Governance

KRA Gets Approval To Collect Royalty Tax on Card Transactions

Update on 11th November 2020: *We apologise for the misleading title and story sent prior to this update. We have

By Dennis WaweruNovember 10, 20200

Governance

Here are the Taxable Services KRA Has Set for Online Businesses

Months after the dreaded bill from the National Treasury was made public, it is now clear that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

By Anfernee OnamuNovember 5, 20203

Governance

Ethiopia Cuts off Phone and Internet Services Following Military Ambush

Residents of the disconcerted Tigray Region in Ethiopia were treated to a rude shock after telephone and internet services were

By Dennis WaweruNovember 5, 20200

Governance

High Court Judges Declare New Tax on M-PESA Illegal

Taxes on fuel, M-PESA transfers and an KES 18 per litre levy on kerosene contained in 23 laws were yesterday

By Dennis WaweruOctober 30, 20200

Governance

Kenyan Government Sets Up Online Portal To Gather Secret Investors’ Details

The Attorney General has begun collecting details of investors who own more than 10% stakes in companies through secret accounts

By Dennis WaweruOctober 29, 20200

Governance

Google, Facebook and Twitter Warned Over Misuse of Kenyan’s Personal Data

It looks like the Kenyan government is finally taking a stand on matters concerning our personal data. Social media companies

By Anfernee OnamuOctober 29, 20200

Governance

Breaking News: Tanzania Government Allegedly Blocks Internet Access Ahead of Elections

What is feared by many across many nations seems to be happening in Tanzania as reports are coming out that

By Dennis WaweruOctober 27, 202073

Governance

Nigeria Government Warns Media Over “Inciteful” #EndSARS Coverage

Anyone that has access to news outlets or social media is aware of the grave situation in Nigeria. Nigerians have

By Dennis WaweruOctober 21, 20200

Governance

New Deal Paves Way For Rocket Launch in Malindi

The Kenyan Parliament has finally approved a new deal on the use of a multi-billion dollar rocket launching facility in

By Dennis WaweruOctober 19, 20201

Governance

Mobile Money Platforms Get Greenlight To Conduct Gambling Transactions

Network operators and betting firms seem to have gotten really lucky after the government reversed a previously proposed law that

By Dennis WaweruOctober 19, 20200

Governance

DCI Detectives Arrest Notorious International Calls Hacking Suspect

In a rather busy morning for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI, the arrest of cyber espionage suspect Archibald Kalela

By Anfernee OnamuOctober 19, 20200

Governance

Safaricom, Banks Want Free Mobile Money Transactions Ended

KRA Gets Approval To Collect Royalty Tax on Card Transactions

Here are the Taxable Services KRA Has Set for Online Businesses

Ethiopia Cuts off Phone and Internet Services Following Military Ambush

High Court Judges Declare New Tax on M-PESA Illegal

Kenyan Government Sets Up Online Portal To Gather Secret Investors’ Details

Google, Facebook and Twitter Warned Over Misuse of Kenyan’s Personal Data

Breaking News: Tanzania Government Allegedly Blocks Internet Access Ahead of Elections

Nigeria Government Warns Media Over “Inciteful” #EndSARS Coverage

New Deal Paves Way For Rocket Launch in Malindi

Mobile Money Platforms Get Greenlight To Conduct Gambling Transactions

DCI Detectives Arrest Notorious International Calls Hacking Suspect

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