Taxpayers in Kenya are reporting widespread outages and slow loading issues with the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) iTax system, just 10 days before the June 30 annual income tax filing deadline.

• Users are experiencing difficulties with basic functions like reprinting certificates and completing the login process, with some reporting the system is entirely inaccessible.
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stated the system is operational and has asked affected users to provide details for assistance.
• This situation echoes similar technical challenges faced by taxpayers during last year's filing season, which led to a deadline extension.

Kenyan teachers are demanding answers from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) following an unexpected increase in their Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions on their June payslips.

• A majority of teachers reported an approximate Ksh108 increase in income tax deductions, amounting to an estimated extra Ksh32.4 million in tax collections monthly if applied to all 300,000+ teachers.
• The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is the organization being questioned by the educators.
• This deduction increase raises concerns about teachers' financial well-being amidst a rising cost of living, especially as it occurred without prior communication.

Kenyans may soon see lower fuel prices as global crude oil costs have dropped by over 12% following a ceasefire agreement involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

• Murban crude oil prices fell by approximately Ksh1,319 per barrel, from Ksh10,961 to Ksh9,642.
• The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reported the decline in its latest weekly bulletin.
• The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, contributed to easing geopolitical tensions and fears of supply disruptions.