The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled plans to bolster its efforts in uncovering tax fraud by training computer audit specialists. This move comes as part of the authority’s strategy to mine data from taxpayers’ computers, including hidden accounts and deleted files, to unveil instances of tax evasion. Sources within the Treasury have confirmed that [read more …]
Airbnb’s Rapid Growth Challenges Traditional Hotels in Kenya
The landscape of the Kenyan hospitality industry is undergoing a seismic shift as Airbnb’s exponential growth reshapes the way travelers experience accommodation. With a rising presence in major towns across the country, Airbnb is disrupting the traditional hotel business model and claiming a share of the market that has long been dominated by established hotels. [read more …]
NCBA Bank Enhances NCBA NOW App to Include KRA Returns Filing
Embracing the evolving landscape of technology in the Kenyan banking sector, NCBA Bank has introduced significant enhancements to its NCBA NOW app, offering Kenyans a seamless way to file their tax returns. In a recent communication sent to its customers via email, the bank revealed the incorporation of the KRA iTax Payment option into the [read more …]
SasaPay and MedSource Group Forge Innovative Partnership to Transform Healthcare Payments
SasaPay, a prominent player in the mobile money platform sector, has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with the MedSource Group, a leading healthcare solutions provider in Kenya. This landmark collaboration aims to bridge the gap between pharmacies and SasaPay’s innovative payments platform, ushering in a new era of financial inclusion and efficiency in the healthcare [read more …]
OPPO’s Eco-Friendly Pivot: Embracing Trade-In for Environmental Sustainability
In the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation, the race for progress is closely intertwined with the pursuit of sustainability. Smartphone companies, in particular, are facing a delicate balancing act as they strive to stay ahead in the technological curve while also addressing the escalating concern of electronic waste (e-waste). In this dynamic milieu, a novel [read more …]