Author: David Indeje

The Kenya Film Classification Board has banned I Am Samuel, a documentary about a gay Kenyan man’s struggle to be accepted by his family saying it “propagates values that are in dissonance with our constitution, culture, values and norms.” KFCB, whose role is to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of film content said the film was an affront to the constitution, which codifies marriage as heterosexual. “Worse still, the production is demeaning of Christianity as two gay men in the film purport to conduct a religious marriage invoking the name of the Father, the Son and the…

Kenya and the UK on Tuesday agreed to work expeditiously on the recognition of vaccine certificates to facilitate the free movement of people. “There has been significant public concern about the issue of vaccine certification. We want to make it clear that both the UK and Kenya recognise vaccines administered in both countries: Oxford-AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.” the British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Mariott Howe and Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said in a joint statement. “It is false to state that vaccines administered in either country are ‘unapproved’.” However, the process would take time, they…

LEAD participation demonstrates a company’s ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles Safaricom is a Compact LEAD participant for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business. Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, comments: “LEAD companies represent the highest level of engagement with the UN Global Compact. More than ever before, the world needs businesses of all sizes — like the ones announced as LEAD today — that continuously work to improve their sustainability performance and take action to build a better…

Netflix Inc, says it is offering a free plan that allows people to enjoy shows and movies ad-free on Android mobile phones, as it looks to woo new users in Kenya. “Now we’re giving audiences in Kenya the chance to experience these stories for themselves — completely free of charge,” the US-based video streaming platform said.  “At Netflix, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the suspense of Blood & Water, the romance of Bridgerton, and the adventure of Army of the Dead. Now we’re giving audiences in Kenya the chance to experience these stories for themselves — completely…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said on Monday it was appealing against the High Court’s Ruling that annulled the implementation of the minimum tax. The tax collector through its Commissioner for Legal Services and Board Coordination said the authority ‘respectfully disagrees with the findings of the court” that said it was unconstitutional for subjecting taxpayers to double taxation and was punitive in nature. The minimum tax – calculated at 1 per cent of gross turnover – went into effect in January. As a result, KRA will prefer an appeal to the Court of Appeal to challenge the finding the commissioner…

Kenya’s High Court on Monday struck down the implementation of minimum tax at a rate of 1 per cent of firms’ turnover and said it was unconstitutional as the law would lead to double taxation and unfair targeting. “The minimum tax has not only the potential to subject the people to double taxation but also, to unfairly target people whose businesses, for whatever reason, are in loss-making position, Justice George Odunga said. “Those who are able to pay taxes from their profits will not have their capital affected while those generally in loss-making position will be sacrificed at the altar.”…