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Uber, Bolt and Faras told the National Assembly ICT committee that a statutory minimum fare would cut trips and driver pay. They want the 18% service-fee ceiling dropped (they cite a 25% global average) and licences lasting three to five years. Chair John Kiarie said MPs will weigh consumer, driver and innovation tests.
On 24 August 2026 KECOBO’s board upheld the suspension of KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited, sent an alleged Sh5.5 million misuse file to DCI, ordered Section 46B-noncompliant directors out, and gave 30 days for new elections. PAVRISK will collect KAMP royalties into a frozen account.
Blue Economy PS Betsy Njagi said the Mokowe fish landing project and neighbouring Beach Management Units are 63.7% complete. The State says about 3,000 fishermen should benefit directly and more than 15,000 people in nearby communities once the site is finished.
The Senate Energy committee gave investigative agencies 60 days to finish cases against former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang and ex-EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo, arrested 2 April 2026 over alleged fuel-stock data manipulation and pricey emergency cargo after the Hormuz shock.
Former LSK president Faith Odhiambo said Speaker Moses Wetang’ula admitted taking MPs to State House for 10 TSC employment letters each, sold for up to Sh400,000. Education chair Julius Melly asked for written evidence. She cited a 96,000–116,000 teacher gap and 300,000 trained but jobless.
Kenya Airways posted Sh81.25 billion revenue for the first half of 2026, up 9%, and a Sh16.1 billion loss after tax against Sh12.2 billion a year earlier. Fuel costs hit Sh29 billion; the airline flew 9% less capacity as engine shop visits stretched 90–120 days.
KRA raised the Customs Minimum Benchmark for containerised cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million with effect from 20 August 2026 after talks with KIFWA and consolidators. It says the figure is a floor for valuation checks, not a tax on every box.
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