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Africa Growth Stays Resilient Amid Global Turmoil

Africa Growth Stays Resilient Amid Global Turmoil

Africa-Press - Kenya. African economies are expected to grow by 4.2% in 2026, a slight decrease from the 4.4% recorded in 2025,...
Africa Growth Stays Resilient Amid Global Turmoil

Africa Growth Stays Resilient Amid Global Turmoil

Africa-Press - Kenya. African economies are expected to grow by 4.2% in 2026, a slight decrease from the 4.4% recorded in 2025,...
India Buys Oil from West Africa

India Buys Oil from West Africa

Africa-Press - Kenya. India has purchased approximately 5 million barrels of crude oil from West Africa and the Middle East through a...
Iran War could Push Oil to $150 a Barrel

Iran War could Push Oil to $150 a Barrel

Africa-Press - Kenya. Bilal Shaib, an economic expert, confirmed that the American war on Iran is exacerbating existing crises such as the...
Bankers Association Oppose KRA Plan to Charge VAT on Repossessed Goods

Bankers Association Oppose KRA Plan to Charge VAT on Repossessed Goods

The Kenya Bankers Association has raised an alarm over a possible higher cost of loans for Kenyans if the Kenya Revenue Authority is allowed...
EPRA Begins New Electricity Tariff Review for 2026–2029 Period

EPRA Begins New Electricity Tariff Review for 2026–2029 Period

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a public consultation drive for a proposed electricity retail tariff application that will determine how...
SADC Approves Roadmap to Tackle Market Turmoil

SADC Approves Roadmap to Tackle Market Turmoil

Africa-Press - Kenya. Foreign ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded their meetings in Skukuza, South Africa, after three days...
Employers Push for Tax Reduction for Employees as Finance Bill 2026 Proposes New Taxes

Employers Push for Tax Reduction for Employees as Finance Bill 2026 Proposes New Taxes

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has opposed proposed tax measures contained in the 2026 Finance Bill, warning that Kenyan workers are already burdened...
Ministry of Interior Announces 80 Job Vacancies; How to Apply

Ministry of Interior Announces 80 Job Vacancies; How to Apply

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has opened 80 vacancies in key departments under Internal Security and Correctional Services. In a statement released on...
US Extends Africa Growth and Opportunity Act

US Extends Africa Growth and Opportunity Act

Africa-Press - Kenya. African exporters have regained access to the duty-free U.S. market after the United States officially extended the African Growth...