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Jasmine Wambui

Jasmine Wambui

103 Articles
Fuel saga probe: KRA defends Ksh.5B tax refund to oil marketers as Senators demand answers
June 04, 2026 08:53 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Fuel saga probe: KRA defends Ksh.5B tax refund to oil marketers as Senators demand answers

KRA also disclosed that the government’s decision to reduce VAT on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent has so far cost the Exchequer about Ksh.9.1 billion in foregone revenue.

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Kenya Power earns Ksh.382M from EV charging as electric mobility rises
May 21, 2026 08:15 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kenya Power earns Ksh.382M from EV charging as electric mobility rises

Electric vehicles are becoming more common on Kenyan roads, particularly in Nairobi, which accounts for the largest share of EV adoption.Kenya Power revealed that electricity sales to the e-mobility sector generated Ksh.382 million between July 2023 and April this year, as electricity consumption li...

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From Transcom to Harambee House: Inside the tense talks that ended fuel strike
May 19, 2026 11:02 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

From Transcom to Harambee House: Inside the tense talks that ended fuel strike

For more than five hours, government officials and transport sector leaders remained locked in a bruising standoff that would ultimately determine whether the country’s transport system would grind to a halt for a second straight day.

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Diani, Watamu lead sharp rise in coastal land prices - Report
May 12, 2026 07:37 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Diani, Watamu lead sharp rise in coastal land prices - Report

New data from HassConsult shows some coastal towns have recorded price growth of more than 70 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic, as investors and home buyers shift focus to areas offering natural beauty, beachfront access and leisure living.

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African countries push for fair economic partnerships at Africa Forward Summit
May 10, 2026 09:16 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

African countries push for fair economic partnerships at Africa Forward Summit

Business France says about 3,000 participants are expected to attend the summit, including more than 30 heads of state, investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders. 

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Glovo opens regional office in Nairobi, commits Ksh.10B investment by 2030
May 08, 2026 08:03 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Glovo opens regional office in Nairobi, commits Ksh.10B investment by 2030

Glovo says orders on its platform grew by 40 per cent last year, while businesses operating on the platform have generat  ed more than Ksh.20 billion in sales since the company entered the Kenyan market in 2019.

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President Ruto defends economic record as growth slows in 2025
May 01, 2026 07:36 (EAT) • 1 month ago

President Ruto defends economic record as growth slows in 2025

Fresh data shows Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2025, marking a second straight year of slowing growth from 4.7 per cent in 2024 and 5.7 per cent in 2023.

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Kenya's flower industry hit as Middle East conflict disrupts exports, raises costs
April 21, 2026 09:20 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya's flower industry hit as Middle East conflict disrupts exports, raises costs

The region is an important market for Kenyan flowers, accounting for between 10 and 15 per cent of exports, while also serving as a key transit hub for shipments to Europe and other global destinations.

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EXPLAINER: The tax and cost chain behind Kenya's record high fuel prices
April 15, 2026 07:04 (EAT) • 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: The tax and cost chain behind Kenya's record high fuel prices

While the government has stepped in to cushion consumers through tax cuts and price stabilisation, the latest pricing cycle has seen diesel and petrol now retail at Ksh.206 per litre, with kerosene remaining unchanged

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Rising electricity, fuel demand puts strain on energy sector - EPRA report
April 09, 2026 08:45 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Rising electricity, fuel demand puts strain on energy sector - EPRA report

The latest data from EPRA shows increased electricity and petroleum use, alongside a rapid uptake of electric mobility. But even as demand grows, concerns remain over system inefficiencies and power reliability.

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