Zoom Video Communications Inc has said it will begin charging Kenyan Value Added Tax (VAT) from August 1. The teleconferencing services provider became a household name and investor favorite since the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses adopted its services to hold virtual office meets and socialise. “Like many companies with a growing international presence, Zoom is routinely evaluating its indirect tax collection and remittance obligations,” the company said in a statement Monday. “The application of these taxes to businesses with online activities is a complex and evolving area.” “Zoom continues to review such developments, as well as the nature and extent…
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David Indeje
David Indeje is the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a leading digital platform for East African business news. He oversees editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Indeje also consults on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while exploring AI’s impact on journalism. In addition, he serves as a communications officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Kenya’s public and guaranteed debt hit KSh7.7 trillion in June from KSh7.28 trillion as of December 2020., according to the Central Bank of Kenya in its weekly bulletin dated July 16. The country’s debt comprised of KSh 3,697.7 billion domestic debt (47.9 per cent) and KSh 4,015.3 billion external debt. Composition of Government Domestic Debt by Holder Commercial Banks are the leading holders of the Government’s domestic debt as of 9th July 2021, at 50.74 per cent, followed by pension funds (31.11 per cent), insurance firms (6.75 per cent), other investors ( 5.94 per cent) and Parastatals(5.45 per cent). https://khusoko.com/2021/06/10/kenyas-fiscal-deficit-at-7-5-of-gdp-in-2021-22-treasury/…
Karuturi was placed under receivership on February 10, 2014. To forestall the receivership and sale of the suit assets, Karuturi filed a suit in court and applied for an injunction restraining the auction.
Collin Morikawa wins The 149th Open to become Champion Golfer of the Year Collin Morikawa, a 24-year-old American won the British Open with a bogey-free, 4-under 66 Sunday. He overtook Louis Oosthuizen, after making three straight birdies from the seventh hole. “We are so honoured to be here on this beautiful golf course. Royal St George’s have put on a fantastic major Championship. To be called Champion Golfer of the Year means so much. Let’s keep this going,” said Morikawa. This was his first appearance at the British major, and he became the first man to win both the PGA…
Kenya’s construction industry is expected to grow at 4.5 per cent according to a report by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) released on Tuesday. The report, Status of the Built Environment covering the period January-June 2021, says the recovery is attributed to the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions. In the medium term, AAK projects a gradual acceleration of growth, supported by a number of large-scale roads and related infrastructure projects, for which construction is likely to begin in 2022. “While this puts Kenya in line with the 2021 Sub-Saharan African average of 4.4 per cent for construction industry growth,…
Kenya Lionesses beat Egypt 99-83 in Saturday’s FIBA Africa women’s Zone 5 qualifiers final in Kigali, Rwanda. This means Kenya has secured a ticket to the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Yaounde, Cameroon from 17th to 26th September. https://twitter.com/AMB_A_Mohammed/status/1416462323875782657?s=20 Victoria Reynold Wanjara was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player as well as the best small forward while Felmas Adhiambo Koranga was named best power forward. “It was a very competitive tournament and getting this award on my first time here with the team is unbelievable. I am pleased we have won and qualified,” Wanjara said. Kenya Lionesses Assistant coach…