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Money Weekly: Kenya on Brink of Sweeping Tax Changes
This week's top money news from across Kenya.
Welcome to our 5th Money Weekly Roundup of 2023. Midnight today, fuel prices crossed the Ksh200 mark for the first time in Kenya's history as the Govt proposes new tax measures that include the removal of the Ksh2,400 personal relief. As the cost of living rises, we have some tips to help you make the most of the money you have.
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Top News from our Weekly Money Roundup: Sweeping Tax Changes Ahead
In this weekly money round-up, we deep dive into the new far-reaching proposed tax changes as well as a proposal to grant KRA unlimited access to your real time mobile money transactions.
Here’s what happened in the news this week:
Govt Proposes More, Higher Taxes - Money254 Weekly Money Round-up
Small Traders Spared VAT Obligations - Business Daily
Expect Ksh10 Monthly Fuel Price Hikes Till Feb 2024 - CS Kuria - Capital FM
Hope for Lamu Port as Cargo Begins to Trickle In - The Standard
Kenya to Relaunch M-Akiba After Epic Failure - The Star
This week’s top finance tips
A selection of our editorial team’s favorite tips and articles, selected just for you.
High Salary, Low Net Worth: Why?It almost sounds like a true contradiction - how can someone earning what most would consider a good salary have a low, stagnating net worth? Read more |
Should You Sell Your Land to Start a Business in Kenya?When it comes to raising capital to start a business, selling an asset that one already has is a common option. But does it have to be land? Read more |
Flipping: 20 Products You Can By and Easily Resell Online in KenyaAs the the need to increase your income becomes more necessary, you may have thought of online hustles to try. Flipping seems to rank high on this list. Read more |
How to Pay Down a Ksh100k loan in one yearReducing debt can give you the financial freedom to use your hard-earned money for what truly matters to you. Rethinking repayment strategies is a start. Read more |
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- Eric and the Money254 editorial team.