Equity Group's Half-Year Profit Rises to Sh43.8 Billion as Standard Chartered Kenya Sees Decline

Bar owners and entertainment industry stakeholders have petitioned Parliament to ensure broad public involvement in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They call for a nationwide platform where the public can contribute to discussions before the bill progresses. The petition highlights concerns that current engagement efforts may be insufficient and urges lawmakers to include all affected parties in the decision-making process.

A recent study highlighted by Prof Hiroyuki Hino warns that Kenya's efforts to bring small businesses into the formal tax system may unintentionally harm informal sector practices. Formalisation policies could disrupt established informal networks that many small traders rely on for survival. This raises concerns about the potential negative impact on livelihoods if the current approach continues without careful consideration of the informal economy's unique dynamics.