1. Reintroduction of 16% VAT on Construction Materials What’s changing? The Finance Bill 2025 proposes to apply 16% VAT on construction materials that were previously VAT-exempt, especially those used in affordable housing projects. Examples of affected items: Cement Steel Roofing materials Interior fittings and finishes What it means: Developers who were previously saving on VAT…
dx⁵ is set to host the Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow – Kigali edition on June 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Central Africa Time) at the Kigali Marriott Hotel. The Roadshow is part of a regional series aimed at advancing East Africa’s technology landscape. Following the Tanzania edition, upcoming events are planned…
Homa Bay County Assembly gates shut on June 28, 2022 after it was closed controversially. [James Omoro, Standard] Tension gripped the Homa Bay County Assembly as a planned ouster of Majority Leader Richard Ogindo led to a dramatic confrontation, with factions clashing physically at the assembly gates on Tuesday. The crisis unfolded when a group…
JUNE 11 – A TV ad for chocolate bar Twix has been banned for encouraging unsafe driving. The advert shows a man with flowing hair involved in a car chase and crash that results in his and an identical, caramel-coloured car sandwiched on top of each other, like a Twix. Five complaints issued against the…
Traveling is an amazing experience, and it’s easy to see why you’ll want to do it full-time. But you’ll need an income to survive on. Starting a remote business can be a great way to do this. You can run it from anywhere, so you’re free to travel while you’re at it. Actually starting off…
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Forget passive sightseeing — today’s travellers are chasing finish lines. Across the world, active holidays are on the rise, with everything from marathons and cycling tours to yoga retreats and hiking pilgrimages filling up travel itineraries. The 2024 Global Wellness Institute report noted a sharp increase in “fitcations” — trips planned specifically around physical activity…
Affordable housing has become one of the most talked-about topics in Kenya today, and for good reason. If there’s one place we can learn from, it’s Singapore. We could also rethink the Housing Levy—what if every contribution you made brought you one step closer to owning your home, like in Singapore’s system? Affordable housing has…
Otiende Amollo says Gachagua risks being declared unfit for public office. [Photos: Elvis Ogina, John Muia/Standard] Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dire consequences if he fails to stop engaging in divisive politics. According to the legislator, MPs could table a special motion declaring Gachagua unfit to hold any…
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