Financial services consulting firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)says the recent high court ruling that rendered the Value Added Tax regulations, 2017 null and avoid affirmed that tax laws need to be validly enacted and enforced.
In a tax alert dated February 2022, PwC says “Tax law must be validly enacted and enforced. Failure to which creates an illegality. Where tax laws...
.Non-bank financial services firm Sanlam has announced the opening of the 2021 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, one of the leading initiatives in Africa, recognising exceptional business journalism since 1974.
This year, the judging panel will be chaired by a South Africa based Kenyan Communication Scholar, Nixon Kariithi, who will lead a bench of eight accomplished mass communication...
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has confirmed the dispatch of assorted essential medical supplies all 47 counties countrywide as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the national scale-up of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.
According to KEMSA Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr John Kabuchi, the Authority has ensured what he described as an "above-average" order fulfilment rate for...
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya in collaboration with Sanlam Investments East Africa Ltd (Sanlam) and Mangosteen BCC Pte Ltd (Bambu) today launched SC Shilingi funds, a low-ticket money markets fund proposition for Standard Chartered Bank clientele.
The 100% digital investment product available on the SC Mobile app allows clients to investment amounts of as low as KShs 1000, earn competitive interests and withdraw...
Kenyans can now invest as little as five shillings on their mobile phones thanks to a new platform Chumz, developed by Moneto Ventures Ltd in partnership with Nabo Capital, a leading fund manager in Kenya regulated by the Capital Markets Authority and Retirement Benefits Authority.
Chumz is an app that enables anyone with a mobile money account to create financial goals...
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Samsung has globally announced the release of the 2022 Galaxy S Series range of devices that consists of the Galaxy S22, S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. These ground-breaking new editions to the S Series feature premium cameras, superfast connectivity,...
Equity Group, East, and Central Africa’s largest financial services Group, has been named the 5th strongest banking brand in the world. The Group is the only new entrant among the top ten leading banking brands and has entered the arena with an impressive Brand Strength Index (BSI) of 90.8 compared to the strongest banking brand that scored a BSI index...
HMD Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Florian Seiche visits Kenya. The high-level visit is part of the CEO’s visit to the East Africa markets aligning the company’s outlook and strategy for the market.
During the visit, the CEO will be accompanied by a delegation which includes the Vice President, Sub- Saharan Africa, Mr. Justin Maier, General Manager for West, East & Central Africa, Mr. Joseph Umunakwe and Chief Financial...
International fintech enterprise Branch International has welcomed the publishing of a ministerial waiver and the Central Bank of Kenya announcement confirming the firm’s approval to acquire a local Deposit-taking microfinance (DTM) bank.
Branch International Limited (Branch), a digital lending financial solutions provider through its local subsidiary Branch Kenya, has secured the necessary Ministerial exemption and regulatory approvals allowing it to...
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) leadership has welcomed the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) national scale-up efforts to all 47 counties and confirmed its organisational readiness to support the rollout of affordable healthcare.
Following the success of the UHC pilot project in 2018, President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Monday, launched the national UHC Scale-Up, an essential delivery under the Government’s Big...
