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KPMG warns high borrowing costs threaten farm productivity By Jasmine Wambui October 23, 2026 10:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Cheaper fertiliser is easing the burden on farmers, but …
KPMG warns high borrowing costs threaten farm productivityCitizen Digital
… Ahead of the 2022 General Election, an independent audit by KPMG identified 246,465 deceased voters among the 22.5 million records in the voter database. …
IEBC summons SG Hassan Omar over ‘using dead voters' fingerprints’ remarksCitizen Digital
… The KPMG report was not fully implemented, as documented by election observers in 2022,” DP leader Justin Muturi stated. …
Opposition calls for scrapping of national tallying centre ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… Hassan Omar must apologize to the nation!" Ahead of the 2022 General Election, an independent audit by KPMG identified several anomalies in the 22.5 million-record voter database, including 246,465 deceased voters listed on the roll. …
Storm as UDA’s Hassan Omar suggests using dead voters' fingerprints for Ruto’s 2027 re-electionCitizen Digital
… The KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook found that 41% of African CEOs now rank AI integration as their top investment priority. …
Kenya’s health insurance market needs profitability, not just growthCapital News
… In a vacancy announcement issued on Tuesday, the electoral commission said interested applicants should submit their applications via email to executiverecruitment@kpmg.co.ke, with the subject line “Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CS/CEO).” The application deadline …
IEBC Announces Vacancy for Commission Secretary/CEO, Applications Close Aug 11The Standard
… In the coming fiscal year, the government will set aside Sh1.5 trillion just for debt repayments and pensions – money that cannot be spent on hospitals, teachers, or roads.In its rapid assessment of the budget, the global audit and advisory firm KPMG issued a stark warning.“Kenya …
Ruto's broken promise as record Sh1 trillion local debt loomsThe Standard
… The proposal has drawn opposition from the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and four major audit firms, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG. …
Experts and lawyers warn Bill makes KRA judge and executionerThe Standard
… According to KPMG’s 2024 Beyond Satisfaction, Towards Delight report, 47 per cent of customers still cite branch experience as their primary reason for loyalty. …
Why customer experience is extremely important in bankingCapital News
… KPMG Associate Director Kiema Onesmus said the Bill reflects the constraints of a tax-dependent fiscal model. …
Finance Bill 2026: Tax pressure mounts as Kenyans face cost of living strainKPMG warns that high borrowing costs and limited credit access are constraining farm productivity, forcing farmers to cut inputs and delay equipment and technology spending. Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture cites high interest rates, strict collateral requirements and short lending periods as key financing barriers.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KPMG warns that high borrowing costs and limited credit access are constraining farm productivity, forcing farmers to cut inputs and delay equipment and technology spending. Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture cites high interest rates, strict collateral requirements and short lending periods as key financing barriers.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned United Democratic Alliance Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks suggesting that fingerprints of deceased people could be used to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Omar is directed to appear on October 21 to respond to allegations stemming from statements he allegedly made at a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of opposition groups led by former Chief Justice David Maraga is calling for the scrapping of the national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that presidential results declared at constituency level should be final and not re-tallied at a central venue like Bomas of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's health insurance sector grew 22.4% in 2025 and became the largest class in general insurance at 41.1% of the segment, yet insurers faced a combined ratio of 108.3%, meaning they paid out more in claims than they collected in premiums, indicating a structural profitability problem alongside growth.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has opened applications for the position of Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, with the deadline set for August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The recruitment is being handled by KPMG, and the commission has reaffirmed its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, who promised in 2022 that the government should not borrow to finance recurrent expenditure and pledged a 10 per cent borrowing limit, now faces a 2026-27 budget with a record Sh1.03 trillion in planned local borrowing from commercial banks, pension funds, and insurance companies to cover a Sh1.146 trillion deficit.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Finance Bill 2026 seeks to empower the KRA commissioner to reclassify commercial deals as tax avoidance, seize bank accounts during appeals, and access private payment data without court approval. The proposal has drawn opposition from the Kenya Bankers Association, the Law Society of Kenya, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, who argue it dismantles taxpayer safeguards and forces taxpayers to pay disputed taxes before seeking justice.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that banks must prioritize customer experience and personalized engagement as the primary competitive differentiator, with 89 per cent of businesses expected to compete mainly on customer experience in 2025. In Kenya, 47 per cent of customers cite branch experience as their primary reason for loyalty, indicating that despite digital migration, personalized human engagement remains critical.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 aims to raise about Sh120 billion in additional revenue through changes to digital transactions, mobile phones, excise duties, and VAT treatment, but faces criticism from economists and business groups who argue the measures prioritize revenue generation over household relief amid persistent cost-of-living pressures and weak consumer demand.
29 May 2026 · Capital News →