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Ethiopia Recalibrates Coffee Export Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

Ethiopia Recalibrates Coffee Export Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

(3 Minutes Read) Ethiopia is reshaping its coffee export strategy in response to newly imposed U.S. trade restrictions, including a 10% tariff on Ethiopian coffee...
Kenya’s I& M Bank in Expansion Mode

Kenya’s I& M Bank in Expansion Mode

(3 Minutes Read) As part of I&M Bank’s innovative container branch model, the solar-powered branch promotes sustainability while enhancing financial inclusion for individuals and small...
Kenya at the Forefront of HIV Prevention as WHO Endorses Breakthrough Drug Lenacapavir

Kenya at the Forefront of HIV Prevention as WHO Endorses Breakthrough Drug Lenacapavir

(3 Minutes Read) African nations have convened in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV, with a strong focus on...
Kenay’s Centrum Declares Dividend, Repurchase Shares Despite Consecutive Losses

Kenay’s Centrum Declares Dividend, Repurchase Shares Despite Consecutive Losses

(3 Minutes Read)   The company posted consecutive losses between 2021 and 2023 before returning to profit in FY2024. The FY2025 performance reinforces the challenges...
In a significant move to regulate Ethiopia’s burgeoning digital economy, the federal government has introduced a draft bill proposing a 15% income tax on earnings from social media and online content creation. The proposed legislation aims to formally bring digital creators—such as influencers, vloggers, and affiliate marketers—under the national tax framework, as part of broader fiscal modernization efforts.

Ethiopia Proposes 15% Tax on Digital Creators in Major Push to Regulate Online Income

(3 Minutes Read) In a significant move to regulate Ethiopia’s burgeoning digital economy, the federal government has introduced a draft bill proposing a 15% income...
U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans from Two Years to Three Months in Major Policy Shift

U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans from Two Years to Three Months in Major...

(3 Minutes Read) The United States has made a major change to its visa policy for Ugandan nationals, drastically reducing the validity period of non-immigrant...
Kenya Eliminates Visa Restrictions to African and Most Caribbean Countries

Kenya Eliminates Visa Restrictions to African and Most Caribbean Countries

(3 Minutes Read) The new regulations allow African visitors to remain in Kenya for up to two months, while nationals from the East African Community...
Tanzania Sets Sights on Tourism Boom with 2030 Vision

Tanzania Sets Sights on Tourism Boom with 2030 Vision

(3 Minutes Read) In a bold move to elevate its global tourism standing, Tanzania has unveiled a strategic goal of attracting eight million international tourists...
Kenya Reports 10% Growth in Corporate Tax Collection

Kenya Reports 10% Growth in Corporate Tax Collection

(3 Minutes Read) In the Domestic Excise category, KRA collected Kshs. 69.385 billion, achieving a performance rate of 97.2%. The performance was adversely affected by a decline in revenue...
South Africa Keen to Enter Kenyan Wine Market

South Africa Keen to Enter Kenyan Wine Market

(3 Minutes Read) Kenyans with disposable income are no longer content with discount bottles. They are becoming connoisseurs. They’re asking for Chenin Blanc by name,...

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