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The feature is expected to be a game-changer for users in regions like Kenya, where phone storage and data management are major concerns. Small business owners who constantly share media — from photos to videos — will also find it easier to organise their files without wiping out entire conversations.
An asset is considered unclaimed when its owner cannot be traced for a specified period, which is typically two years for bank accounts and one year for employer-held funds. Despite efforts to contact the owner via their last known address, the asset is deemed unclaimed and must be remitted to UFAA by the 31st of October each year.
Stanbic Bank had petitioned the High Court to compel Lloyd Masika to provide audited accounts, bank statements, title deeds, and any other relevant records that could aid in recovering the outstanding loan.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is facing heightened scrutiny to ensure smooth cargo handling amid a surge in vessel traffic expected over the next few weeks.
The AfDB, through its concessional lending arm, is partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement the initiative. HEST II will target 19 public universities, equipping them with modern laboratories, upgraded teaching materials, and advanced digital learning platforms.
The inaugural flight from Istanbul touched down on the dawn of October 27, 2025, receiving a ceremonial water-cannon salute symbolizing renewed confidence in Mombasa as a global gateway.
Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.
The survey, which included responses from over 1,000 private-sector chief executives, indicates that businesses anticipate higher orders, increased sales, larger production volumes, and more employment opportunities in the fourth quarter. The optimism is linked to seasonal trends and a continued easing of monetary policy, which has lowered borrowing costs and lifted confidence across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism.
During that period, users will not be able to file returns, generate payment slips, update their tax profiles, or request compliance certificates. KRA said the short disruption is part of its effort to improve system performance and provide a better experience for taxpayers.
The latest Total Tax Contribution Report, compiled by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and PwC, shows that 36 financial entities, 34 banks and two microfinance institutions accounted for 8.09 percent of all taxes collected last year.
Only investors with unencumbered holdings in this bond as of November 17, 2025, are eligible to participate. The process is voluntary, allowing investors to sell back part or all of their holdings to the CBK.
In a public notice issued on October 24, 2025, KRA announced that taxpayers seeking a TCC must now meet additional requirements aimed at strengthening accountability and promoting full tax compliance.