The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has upgraded its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) platform, aiming to “improve the taxpayer experience and simplify taxpayer services,” according to the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes. These enhancements focus on streamlining onboarding, enhancing system flexibility, boosting efficiency, optimizing performance, and providing a more user-friendly interface. A key improvement is the introduction of self-onboarding. “Taxpayers can now apply for any of the available eTIMS solutions without requiring intervention from KRA,” eliminating the previous need for KRA approval. A simple text message confirms a successful application. Furthermore, eTIMS now allows for simultaneous use of different solutions.…
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has responded to Nairobi County’s disconnection of fibre optic cables attached to Kenya Power poles, which has severely disrupted internet services across the capital. This disconnection has triggered widespread concern from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), businesses, and educational institutions. The core financial dispute involves conflicting claims: Kenya Power alleges Nairobi County owes KES 3.1 billion in unpaid electricity bills. At the same time, Nairobi County counterclaims that Kenya Power owes KES 4.83 billion in wayleave fees. The CA, however, clarifies that while county governments manage local land use, ICT infrastructure oversight falls under national…
Olympic and St. John Junior Secondary Schools delivered outstanding performances in girls’ and boys’ categories at the inaugural Junior NBA and Safaricom tournament, held at Sabis International School in Nairobi. The M-PESA Jr. NBA program, which was launched by the National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Safaricom, hosted the Nairobi leg of four regional basketball tournaments for youth aged 13-16 across Kenya. Olympic Junior Secondary School’s boys’ and girls’ teams were the standout performers in the tournament, which featured 24 schools and over 500 junior players. Tournament Highlights Girls’ Semi-finals: Olympic Junior Secondary decisively defeated Daima Junior Secondary 26-4. St.…
South Africa’s Jacques Kruyswijk secured his first European Tour title by winning the Kenya Open at Nairobi’s Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, defeating English veteran John Parry by two strokes. Kruyswijk, 32, surged to the top of the leaderboard in Saturday’s third round, taking a one-stroke lead into the final day. He then shot a final-round 67, achieving an 18-under-par total of 266, and completed a bogey-free weekend with four birdies on Sunday. “I’m super proud of myself with the mindset I’ve had this week and the way I’ve played this golf course,” Kruyswijk said. “What can I say? I’m…
Kenya’s tourism sector witnessed 19.79% growth in 2024, generating Ksh 452.2 billion, an increase from Ksh 377.49 billion in 2023. Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano projects earnings to surge 24% to Ksh 560 billion shillings ($4.33 billion) in 2025. International tourist arrivals reached 2,394,376 in 2024, up from 2,089,259 in 2023. The United States remained the top source market (12.8% of arrivals), followed by Uganda (9.42%) and Tanzania (8.49%). African tourists accounted for 40.8% of total arrivals (975,883 visitors). “The sector’s robust performance in cruise tourism, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), and hospitality underscores the need for continued investment in…
OPPO Kenya will launch its Reno13 series on February 28, 2025, featuring the Reno13 F 5G (Plum Purple and Graphite Grey) and the Reno13 F (Graphite Grey and Skyline Blue). Both models offer an ergonomic design and durable construction. The Reno13 series showcases a “breakthrough and fusion” design, blending elements for a modern urban aesthetic. Its signature “Butterfly Shadow” back cover uses laser grayscale direct writing technology to create a dynamic visual effect. This design evolves from previous Reno models, showcasing OPPO’s material design expertise through combined matte and glossy finishes. The Reno13 series features OPPO’s All-Round Armour, with Corning…