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Thirty-three banks and two microfinance institutions paid Sh205.58 billion in taxes to the government in the 2025 financial year, up 5.53 per cent from Sh194.81 billion in 2024.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Thirty-three banks and two microfinance institutions paid Sh205.58 billion in taxes to the government in the 2025 financial year, up 5.53 per cent from Sh194.81 billion in 2024.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
According to PwC's Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2026–2030, Kenya's internet advertising revenue is expected to rise from US$313 million in 2025 to US$603 million in 2030, a 14 per cent annual compound growth rate nearly double the global forecast of 7.2 per cent, driven by expanding digital connectivity, increased online engagement, and video advertising growth.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to PwC projections, cumulative global spending on data centers alone could exceed $30 trillion by 2050, surpassing investment levels from the railway and internet booms after adjusting for inflation. Anthropic plans to spend $518 billion in coming years, more than 100 times its 2025 revenue.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan internet users aged 16 and above have the highest AI tool adoption rate globally at 97.5 per cent in the past month, according to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update covering 54 markets. The article examines whether widespread AI adoption will translate into measurable economic gains for Kenya, alongside concerns about job displacement, misinformation, and privacy.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
As 64 per cent of workers across five African countries, including Kenya, now use artificial intelligence in their jobs, Kenyan universities and TVET institutions face pressure to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy and position Kenya as a regional technology hub developing rather than just consuming AI solutions.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's electronics manufacturers and retailers are expanding digital sales through mobile applications, WhatsApp, and social media as consumers increasingly research and purchase products online. The country's internet advertising market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 16 per cent through 2029, driven by mobile-first consumer behavior and improved digital payment and delivery infrastructure.
7 August 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 →
KCA University and the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya hosted Internal Audit Month 2026, bringing together state regulators, corporate consultants, and academic leaders to discuss governance gaps and the future of risk assurance in public and private sectors. The event, themed "Re-imagining Internal Audit: Insight. Influence. Impact," featured speakers emphasizing the role of internal auditing in institutional integrity and accountability.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
KCA University and the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya are championing reforms in internal auditing and corporate governance to strengthen risk assurance in public and private institutions. The initiative was discussed at the Internal Audit Month 2026 Commemoration symposium, which brought together regulators, corporate consultants, academics and governance experts.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs told the Senate that the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives faces an estimated Sh12 billion financial deficit following financial mismanagement and governance failures, uncovered by a PwC forensic audit. The CS warned the crisis has affected member SACCOs and poses a threat to the broader cooperative movement.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →