KRA Creates Two New Departments to Expand Tax Base and Boost Compliance

KRA has created two new departments as part of its plan to increase its tax net and target small traders who have always been outside the tax net. This is expected to boost tax compliance and address the persistent revenue shortfalls. New Departments to Strengthen Tax Collection KRA Commissioner-General Humphrey Wattanga has established a stand-alone Micro …

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Sh30.9 Billion Loan Defaults Hit Banks in First Quarter

A surge in loan defaults by real estate, trade, and agricultural businesses saw them default on Sh30.9 billion in the first quarter of the year. This hefty rise in non-performing loans comes amid a time of rising interest rates, according to the latest review by the Central Bank of Kenya. Hefty Rise in NPLs According …

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NCBA Bank Eliminates Monthly Fees to Grow Customer Base

NCBA Bank has introduced a new policy that took effect on July 1, whereby it eliminated all monthly charges on its retail banking accounts in a bid to attract more customers. The change applies to all current account products and new accounts taken out by prospective customers. Evidently, banks usually charge a monthly maintenance fee …

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