Manufacturers face 0.2pc Standard Levy under new KEBS proposal

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has proposed a 0.2 percent Standard Levy on all locally manufactured goods, as outlined in the newly gazetted Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025. This move aims to strengthen KEBS's regulatory capacity and reduce its reliance on government funding.

New Demands Issued to Govt Over Lecturers' Strike

In Kenya, the ongoing lecturers’ strike, now in its 37th day, continues to disrupt public university education, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro accusing the government of intimidation and failure to honor its commitments. He demanded the release of Ksh7.9 billion owed to lecturers under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

KRA Issues 30-Day Notice to Traders in Nairobi

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to traders to clear uncollected goods at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Nairobi. Failure to comply will result in the goods being declared abandoned and auctioned.

Govt Issues Urgent Notice to Avocado Farmers, Exporters

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the impending closure of Kenya's avocado export season, effective Monday, October 20, due to insufficient volumes for sea shipment. While sea exports will halt, air shipments of specific varieties will continue under strict conditions.

Manufacturers Warn Tanzanian Chaos Could Lead to Mass Job Losses in Kenya

Kenyan manufacturers are raising alarms that the ongoing political instability and internet blackouts in Tanzania, particularly during recent elections, could lead to widespread job losses in Kenya and undermine regional economic integration. The disruptions are severely impacting trade routes, supply chains, and investor confidence across East Africa.

Justice Musinga urges Kenyans not to elect corrupt leaders