The deadline for registered value added tax (VAT) taxpayers to start using new electronic tax invoicing machines was 31 July 2022. The new type of tax register is replacing the electronic tax register (ETR) whose use started in 2005. All registered VAT taxpayers must use the new tax register to …
Read More »August will be cold in Nairobi and 11 counties, says weather forecaster
June-July-August season is predominantly cold for central highlands (including Nairobi), south–eastern bordering Nairobi and some highlands west of Rift Valley (including Kericho). Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nyeri, and Tharaka Nithi counties will be cool and dry in August. In addition, parts of Nyandarua, Machakos, Kajiado, and Laikipia counties …
Read More »ETR deadline: KRA gives more time to taxpayers with proof they began buying the machines
The deadline for value-added tax (VAT) taxpayers to start using new electronic tax invoicing machines is 31 July 2022. The new tax registers would replace the current Electronic Tax Register (ETR) whose use started in 2005. All registered VAT taxpayers must use the new tax register to send their tax …
Read More »Kenya Revenue Authority picks 9 more firms to sell new tax registers
Kenya Revenue Authority has given value-added tax (VAT) taxpayers up to 31 July 2022 to start using new electronic tax invoicing machines. The new tax registers would replace the current Electronic Tax Register (ETR) whose use started in 2005. All registered VAT taxpayers must use the new tax register to …
Read More »Pesticides: ‘Kenyans need to use protective clothing’
Pesticides are seen as useful inputs to control pests in farming. But, also, pesticides are harmful to human life, animals and the environment. In 1985, Kenya government started Pest Control Products Board to control importation, exportation, distribution, safe disposal and use of pest control products. Dr Esther Kimani, chief executive …
Read More »Nairobi Expressway: ‘We have not borrowed a single cent’
China Road and Bridge Corporation is using its money to build Nairobi Expressway under an agreement with the government of Kenya. The contractor is allowing drivers to use the new road as a test before official opening. The road is 27 kilometres long. The expressway is expected to cut travelling …
Read More »Uganda asks African countries to increase their food production
African countries face a high risk of food shortage because of the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are major global suppliers of agricultural commodities such as maize, wheat, oils, and fertilisers. Mr Amos Lugoloobi, Uganda’s minister for Finance, appealed to African countries to increase their food production to stop …
Read More »Flame Tree Group’s net income rises 36% to Sh102.5 million
Flame Tree Group firm makes and sells plastic water tanks and playgrounds as well as cosmetics, snacks, and spices. The firm said the profitability shows its continuous growth for four years. But it sees uncertainties this year because of high cost of raw materials. The firm’s profit after paying tax …
Read More »Democratic Republic of Congo joins East African Community
East African Community’s main aim is to make the region a single customs territory. So, the community removes taxes and other trade obstacles in all members to make the region one market. In addition, members agree to charge the same taxes to products coming from outside the member countries. DR …
Read More »UN report: Washing hands saves lives
Handwashing with water and soap is a basic hygiene that prevents diseases and pandemics. Countries lacking handwashing facilities and practices suffer the highest number of deaths from diarrhoea. A United Nations university report shows that less than 10 people in 100 people in Kenya use handwashing facilities with soap and …
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