The Kenya National Library Service and the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost knowledge sharing and cultural cooperation.

• The agreement was signed in Nairobi during the launch of East Africa’s first Ukrainian Bookshelf.
• Key figures involved include Ukraine Ambassador to Kenya, Yurii Tokar, and KNLS Director General Charles Ngui Nzivo.
• This initiative aims to deepen cultural understanding and counter disinformation by providing access to Ukrainian literature and history beyond conflict-related headlines.

Kenya's private sector is pushing back against the proposed digital tax in the Finance Bill 2026, warning it could harm financial flows and the tax base.

• The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) advises against taxing mobile banking services, fearing a shift to informal, untaxable channels.
• KEPSA proposed a 5 percent reduction in Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax as a more beneficial alternative, estimating it could generate KSh210 billion to KSh280 billion.
• The contested tax measures are projected to generate a significantly lower KSh35 billion to KSh90 billion.