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Deadlock in Revenue Talks as MPs Offer Counties Sh425bn
Mediation talks between Kenya's National Assembly and the Senate over county revenue allocation have hit a deadlock, with the two Houses far apart on the proposed amounts. The Senate and National Assembly are nearing a deal on counties' revenue sharing, with key negotiations centering on a provision to protect devolved units from sudden funding cuts. In related developments, Kilifi residents have voiced strong opposition to several tax proposals within the Finance Bill 2026, particularly those impacting digital services and mobile devices, during public participation hearings. Meanwhile, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers is warning that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly increase the cost of essential products like electric motorcycles and mobile phones.
Amazon Seeks CA Approval for Satellite Earth Station in Kenya
Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of the American tech giant, has applied for regulatory approval to establish a satellite earth station in Kenya, signaling intent to enter the country's growing satellite internet market. At the same time, OpenAI has confidentially filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering, intensifying its competition with rival Anthropic which also plans to go public. However, these tech expansion efforts face headwinds as the US has added major Chinese companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and tech giant Alibaba to a list of firms it alleges have ties to the Chinese military.
