Why 400,000 Kenyan small businesses shut down yearly

KRA eases tax for all small businesses

New Govt System Will Hurt Small Businesses, Governor Claims

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has strongly criticized the new Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system, claiming it will severely harm Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and increase poverty among low-income Kenyans. He argues the digital system will disproportionately benefit well-connected individuals while disadvantaging grassroots traders.

Why Some Kenyans Could Soon Access National Parks for Free

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has proposed new regulations that could offer free national park access to specific groups and increase park fees to address a significant funding gap. These changes are part of the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025.

Blow to Kenyan Businesses as Trump Scraps Special Tariff Exemption

Kenyan businesses face a significant blow as US President Donald Trump scraps the 'de minimis' tariff exemption for small packages valued under $800 (Ksh103,600). This decision will now subject these packages to tariffs and taxes, leading to concerns about price hikes for consumers and particularly impacting small business owners who ship products to the US.

KRA moves to ease tax compliance for small businesses

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is implementing new initiatives to simplify tax compliance for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), responding to feedback on digital access and service decentralization challenges.