The financial troubles surrounding Uganda’s flagship pharmaceutical project have moved from the courtroom to the auction block.A debt collection firm, Jald Uganda, has published a notice advertising several high-value properties belonging to Dei Industries International Limited, Dei Natural Products International Limited and businessman Dr Mathias Magoola for sale by public auction or private treaty.
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Bayern Munich, Ajax promise strongest line-ups for Nairobi clash
Listen to articleSports CS Mvurya was categorical that the match will not involve former players or youth squads.Kenyan football fans have been promised more than a ceremonial exhibition when Bayern Munich and Ajax meet in Nairobi on January 5, with both European giants committing in writing to field their strongest possible first-team line-ups.
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KRA tax collections rise 15.5pc on business rebound
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) posted a 15.5 percent growth in tax collections in October as businesses recorded their first expansion in output in eight months, supported by stronger customer demand, rising sales and new orders.
Tax receipts amounted to Sh260.63 billion during the month, narrowly exceeding target of Sh258.304 billion by 0.9 percent.
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Wedding rites of Isaya Yunge’s Sukuma tribe that differ from Charlene Ruto’s Kalenjin traditions
The traditional marriage customs of Tanzania’s Sukuma community and Kenya’s Kalenjin community have distinct practices that reflect how each society recognises marriage, brings families together and celebrates the union of two people.The differences have attracted interest following the traditional engagement of President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, and Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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DCI Apologises to Murang’a Man After Wrongly Linking Him to Recovered Contraband Goods
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Nancy Odindo is a Current Affairs Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering general news. Odindo has over six years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2023.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a public apology to a Murang'a man it wrongly linked to a contraband goods bust, admitting the error nearly 10 months after the original post went live.
In a correction published on Thursday, November 5, the DCI acknowledged that its January 13, 2026 post about seized smuggled goods in Kimorori, Murang'a South Sub-County, had incorrectly named Peter Waembu Waweru as the tenant of the raided premises.
The directorate added that it regretted the error and reaffirmed its commitment to accuracy, fairness, and responsible public communication.
The apology relates to a raid conducted by officers from Kenol Police Station, who forced entry into a locked residential building in Kimorori after a house agent flagged that the occupant had disappeared without settling two months of rent.
Officers recovered hundreds of cartons of smuggled spirits, including Supa Vodka, Trace Vodka, Crywan Vodka disguised as Kingston Vodka, as well as J-Movers and Rangers Vodka.
They also found large quantities of suspected brewing liquids, 15 bags of empty bottles prepared for repackaging, five sacks of assorted bottle tops, and packaging materials used to pass off counterfeit products as genuine brands.
Among the most significant finds were 1,777 counterfeit Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps, both affixed to packages and unused, which investigators confirmed were fake.
The DCI's decision to publicly correct the record drew attention largely because of the significant gap between the original post and the apology, with the correction arriving close to 10 months after Waweru's name was first published in connection with the case.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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KRA invites Kenyan business owners to become tax service agents in new Ushuru Mashinani programme
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited Kenyan business owners to apply for an opportunity to become authorised tax service partners under its Ushuru Mashinani programme, in a move aimed at bringing essential tax services closer to communities.
In a notice issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the authority called on entrepreneurs to join the initiative and help residents access selected KRA services within their neighbourhoods.
KRA said participating businesses would serve as local access points where taxpayers can receive assistance, while also expanding the businesses’ role and reach in their respective communities.
“Your business could be the next tax service point in your community! Do you run a business and want to grow with KRA? We’re inviting business owners to join the Ushuru Mashinani Partners Programme and help bring tax services closer to the people,” KRA stated, encouraging business owners interested in growing alongside the authority to submit their applications.
The authority directed prospective partners to apply through its official Ushuru Mashinani portal, where it has provided an online application form for consideration.
The initiative is designed to expand taxpayer support through authorised information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled partners, improve convenience and increase access to tax education and assistance across the country.
“As a partner, you’ll help your neighbours access KRA services right where they are, while expanding your business’s role and reach in the community,” KRA stated.
Under the programme, approved partners are expected to help taxpayers access selected tax-related services without necessarily travelling to KRA offices.
The initiative is intended to make routine tax processes easier for individuals and small businesses, particularly those located far from established tax service centres.
Services associated with the programme include assistance with KRA PIN registration and retrieval, filing of nil returns, Tax Compliance Certificate applications, eTIMS guidance and applications relating to outstanding tax penalties and interest.
The partners are expected to provide digital assistance to members of the public using their ICT facilities, helping taxpayers navigate the authority’s online systems.
KRA’s official application portal describes the partners as authorised service providers who will help extend taxpayer support and education to more Kenyans.
KRA’s latest notice targets business owners interested in expanding their services while helping the authority reach more taxpayers.
The programme provides an opportunity for businesses with suitable digital facilities to take part in the delivery of basic tax assistance at the grassroots level.
Prospective partners are required to submit their details through the application form on KRA’s website for consideration.
The authority has provided an online portal where applicants can access the application process and view businesses already admitted into the programme.
Ushuru Mashinani forms part of KRA’s wider efforts to improve taxpayer service delivery, increase voluntary compliance and make it easier for Kenyans to meet their tax obligations.
The authority launched the initiative on March 26, 2026, as a grassroots approach to expanding access to basic tax services by working with businesses that have computers and reliable internet connectivity.
The programme was designed to complement existing KRA offices and Huduma Centres by creating additional points where taxpayers can receive assistance.
It also seeks to address challenges faced by individuals and small businesses who may have limited knowledge of online tax platforms or find it difficult to access physical KRA offices.
By working with local businesses, the authority hopes to make tax services more accessible while encouraging greater participation in the country’s tax system.
The partnership model also provides KRA with an additional channel for taxpayer education, particularly among people operating in the informal and micro-enterprise sectors.
For business owners, the latest invitation presents an opportunity to become part of the authority’s service delivery network while increasing their visibility and relevance within their communities.
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The real Treasury’s single account shift test
Hardly a public statement by President William Ruto or Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi ends without a boast that Kenya has, for the first time, implemented a Treasury Single Account (TSA).
Journalists treat politicians’ claims with a pinch of salt, so I visited the National Treasury to speak with the technocrat driving the reform: Director of Government Accounting Services, FCPA John Wala.
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How “Baby Oyo” Could Take Back the Tooro Throne in 20 Years
In 2026, a child known only as “Baby Oyo” was a rumor. A redacted birth certificate. A whisper in Fort Portal. The alleged son of a beloved king, hidden away in America while his cousin took the throne. The palace denied him.
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Majid Al Futtaim introduces SHARE Loyalty programme in Kenya for Carrefour shoppers
Majid Al Futtaim has launched its SHARE rewards programme in Kenya, giving Carrefour customers an opportunity to earn shopping points, access exclusive discounts and enjoy personalised offers through the retailer’s existing mobile application.The programme, launched on November 5, 2026, will be available across Carrefour’s 35 stores in the country, most of which are located in Nairobi.
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MPs Call for Urgent Probe into Cracks at Riruta Apartment Complex After Tenant Evacuation
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works has called on investigative agencies to fast-track investigations into structural cracks discovered at an apartment complex in Riruta Satellite, Dagoretti South Constituency, amid fears of a possible building collapse.The committee, chaired by Joseph Tonui, made the call after conducting a site inspection following reports of serious structural defects that forced the evacuation of tenants from the residential buildings over safety concerns.