The escalating conflict in the Middle East featured prominently during recent discussions between officials from the International Monetary Fund and Kenya’s Treasury leadership, highlighting concerns about the potential economic impact on the East African nation. The talks took place between February 24 and March 4, 2026, and involved John Mbadi,…
The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Cabinet Secretary for the Treasury and Economic Planning to comply with the High Court orders suspending the KSh50 e-Citizen convenience fee. This guidance follows a recent Court of Appeal decision dismissing the government’s application for a stay of execution on the April 1,…
The National Treasury is preparing to issue detailed guidelines for implementing the newly enacted Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025 a law designed to curb money laundering and bring regulatory oversight to digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. The Act, which took effect on November 4, 2025, establishes Kenya’s first comprehensive legal…