The new platform, dubbed Shuru, allows taxpayers to file returns directly through WhatsApp without the need for additional applications or complex login procedures, marking a significant move toward more accessible and user-friendly tax services.
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro purchased approximately 10.4 million shares valued at about KSh 49 million, while Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a acquired 2.3 million shares worth around KSh 11 million, according to February 2026 regulatory filings.
Financial statements show the fund generated close to Sh1 billion in investment income from a pool of about Sh14.7 billion in investor funds, reflecting rising demand for low-risk and highly liquid investment products.
The sharp rise in profitability was driven by strong growth across its flagship Mansa X funds and the newly launched Ziidi Money Market Fund, as the firm capitalised on increased investor appetite and active portfolio positioning in a tighter liquidity environment.
The Consumer Price Index increased from 149.20 in February to 150.00 in March, translating to a monthly inflation rate of 0.5 per cent, while the year-on-year rate stood at 4.4 per cent.
The Kenya Flower Council has warned that the situation is placing severe strain on one of the country’s most important export sectors, with losses already exceeding $4.2 million over the past three weeks due to shipment delays and reduced cargo capacity.
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said it has recorded isolated cases of diesel shortages at some service stations as the sector prepares for peak export activity beginning in April.
The deal, announced at the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) in Cairo, will support the development of Cyprus’s offshore gas fields and open the door for exports to Egypt for processing and onward shipment to international markets, particularly Europe.
In a gazette notice dated March 24, Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho invited qualified investors to submit expressions of interest to commercialise deposits of niobium and rare earth elements, minerals essential for advanced electronics, clean energy technologies, and defence systems.
The conflict has driven a sharp rise in global fuel prices and disrupted key shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Africa’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its vulnerability to external shocks.
