The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has secured a major victory in a long-standing tax dispute involving the sale of shares in Naivas Supermarket. The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) ruled that Gakiwawa Family Investments (GFI), the Mauritian-based holding company for the retail giant, is a tax resident of Kenya, making its offshore share deals liable for … Read more
In a move that marks a significant shift in Kenya’s road safety landscape, the High Court has cleared the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to proceed with mandatory private car inspection for all private vehicles older than four years. The ruling, delivered on April 16, 2026, by Justice Maureen Odero, effectively ends a long-standing … Read more
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has evolved from its 19th-century origins into a global financial behemoth so powerful it is often described as being “too big to jail.” While it presents a polished image of international stability, a series of massive leaks and investigations—including the Panama Papers and Swiss Leaks—have pulled back … Read more