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Innovative Milestone: Kenya National Library Service Introduces Pioneering Virtual Library

This online library, known as Vtabu, was announced in September 2022 and is accessible globally from any internet-enabled device. It also offers downloadable e-books for offline reading. With an investment of 250 million Kenyan shillings by the Kenya National Library Service

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Shs 5.328 Billion from the digital economy in the financial year 2022/2023

According to KRA, Digital Service Tax (DST) and VAT on Digital Market Supply (DMPT) have brought inclusivity in the payment of taxes, especially from Non-residents. The tax man began collecting DST in January 2021 targeting revenues earned by digital service providers like Google, Netflix, Meta, Twitter and even Microsoft

 African Development Bank extends €400 million in Partial Credit Guarantees to mobilize funds for projects in Cote d’Ivoire

The African Development Bank has approved a €400 million partial credit guarantee for Côte d'Ivoire, to support...

Kenya seeks to exploit ties with Iran to expand trade

The Kenyan government has said it will exploit the strong ties it enjoys with Iran to expand...

African countries generate €1.7 billion in additional revenues from tackling tax evasion and illicit financial flows

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that Africa loses as much as $60 billion...

African governments, partners support Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa toward a first close of $500 million

On the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, African leaders, investors...

Kenya Power Tests Smart Poles for Enhanced High-Speed Internet Connectivity

These poles offer an innovative solution for deploying wireless last-mile data networks, benefiting both Kenya Power and telecommunications providers. The ongoing pilot, conducted in partnership with Safaricom

15 Students to represent Kenya in global Huawei ICT Challenge

15 Kenyan students are set to join a global elite of top students to showcase their skill...