The Tax Appeals Tribunal has significantly reduced a Ksh8.3 billion tax demand against Nairobi City County, ruling in favor of the county in a major tax dispute.

• The Tribunal struck out the bulk of the Ksh8.3 billion demand from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Key parties involved are Nairobi City County and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Tribunal confirmed a reconciled tax liability of Ksh130.7 million, after finding KRA's assessment to be "grossly misstated" and ignoring prior joint reconciliation findings.

Employers in Kenya are expressing deep concerns about the country's deteriorating business climate and high tax burden following the government's announcement of significant wage increases.

• The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has called on the government to improve the ease of doing business, citing rising operational costs and statutory obligations impacting competitiveness and job creation.
• Key figures include a 12 per cent increase in general minimum wages and a 15 per cent increase for agricultural workers, implemented by Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Thursday, May 7.
• The FKE emphasized the need for policies that protect jobs and promote investment, while advocating for wage adjustments to be handled through established labor institutions like the National Labour Board.

Samuel Muchina Nyagah has won the UDA party nominations and will be their candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election on July 16.

• Nyagah secured 3,221 votes in the party's nomination contest.
• The UDA party is backing Muchina Nyagah for the Ol Kalou by-election.
• A total of 10 aspirants competed in the nominations, although voter turnout was low, with approximately 8,000 votes cast.