Mudavadi to Visit Russia Over Recruitment of Kenyans Into Ukraine War

The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to halt the recruitment of Kenyan youth into the Russia-Ukraine war, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi scheduled to visit Russia in March to negotiate "structured labour deals." This initiative responds to the discovery of Kenyans fighting for Russia and aims to pursue formal bilateral labour agreements to safeguard citizens seeking overseas employment.

KRA Launches New Nationwide Tax Programme

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched tax clubs in secondary schools nationwide, starting with Alliance High School, to promote tax literacy and responsible citizenship early on. This initiative, announced by Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, aims to instill an understanding of taxation's role in national development among students.

Another Kenyan family mourns Dennis Bagaka Ombwori, who was killed Russia - Ukraine war

Ruto pitches Sh5 trillion debt-free fund to foreign diplomats

President William Ruto has asked diplomats and international investors to back Kenya's Sh5 trillion ($40 billion) National Development Plan. He proposed establishing funds to finance major infrastructure and social programs without increasing debt or taxes.

KRA Reactivates ‘Nil Returns’, Tells Kenyans When to File

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reactivated the ‘Nil Returns’ option on its iTax portal, two weeks after suspending it to encourage tax compliance. This move comes ahead of the June tax filing deadline, allowing taxpayers to file their returns after system validation.

Govt vows ‘expanded diplomatic efforts’ to free Kenyans recruited for Russia-Ukraine war

The Kenyan government has announced an expansion of diplomatic efforts to secure the release of its citizens who were irregularly recruited to serve as soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine war.