@shobanes@Waitherajb Very common, kwanza mashinani. I have seen 17yr olds in grade 8. Got to a point ministry of edu cancelled repeating of classes.…coz watoto wanazeekea shule.
Kenya has introduced a new 25% tax on software subscriptions.
One of the principles of a good tax system is simplicity.
Taxes should be easy to understand. Easy to comply with. And inexpensive to administer.
Finance Act 2026 has introduced new rules for software subscriptions.
• The Act now classifies payments for software licences and software subscriptions as royalties.
- As a result, every time you pay an overseas software company, you are now required to withhold 20% tax and remit it to KRA.
- Then pay the software company the remaining 80%.
For example.
Suppose you pay Google, Amazon or Microsoft USD 1,000 every year for software subscriptions.
The law says:
• Confiscate 20%, USD 200.
• Remit it to KRA.
Then pay the software company USD 800.
There is only one problem, however.
- Software subscriptions are paid either in full or not at all.
Google does not care that you have complied with the Kenyan tax laws. You either pay them 1,000 USD or go home.
So what happens to continue using the software and keep KRA happy?
- You pay Google their full USD 1,000.
In doing so, KRA treats the USD 1,000 as the net amount after withholding tax. That means the original invoice is deemed to have been USD 1,250. How?
Ulikua unaangalia mwalimu na ruler ukiuliza hesabu ya cross multiplication itakusaidia aje maishani. Ona Sasa.
If USD 1,000 = 80%,
Then 100% = USD 1,250.
The withholding tax therefore becomes USD 250.
Meaning:
• Google gets their full USD 1,000.
• Then you go back to your pocket to pay KRA USD 250.
Total software cost = USD 1,250.
In effect, the law has quietly introduced a 25% tax on many software subscriptions.
Even if a small taxpayer genuinely wanted to comply, how exactly are they supposed to comply when the giant software company insists on being paid in full?
This is the new law. Adjust accordingly.
My people have a prayer they often say: "Ina omo oni jo mi" - meaning, "May I never experience the loss of a child."
I pray for every parent reading this: may you never know the sorrow of losing your child. May your children outlive you, grow in good health, and bring you joy all the days of your life.🙏🏽
Kindly retweet widely!!!
This kid went missing yesterday around TASSIA next to Summit Hospital.
If you have any info about her or a lost 4-year-old girl in a grey sweat pant kindly call 0722137283 or 0728975614.
Hi I'm lynet from Komarock I lost my kids date 13 may 2026 please 🙏 who ever see them please call me on these number 0726096432 name ,precious and Zennel
A Chinese man was caught with 2,000 live ants in his luggage after trying to smuggle them out of Kenya.
They were rare queen ants intended for sale to exotic pet and insect collectors.
Ken of Ceenet Technologies gave me a gig in 2021 when I was a small wig here to advertise his laptop shop.
He went missing on 20th May. His family and friends are appealing to the public to report if they have seen him.
Shantel Nekesa, six year old from Kirinyaga was on Monday 18th May 2026 picked by an unknown man shortly after leaving school and five days later, Shantel is yet to be seen.
The man was captured on CCTV camera buying two cakes from a shop while holding Shantel's hand.
The family is seeking help in finding their daughter.
Where is Shantel Nekesa? Protect children 🚼🚼
You cannot:
Work full time, raise children, keep a spotless home, show up fully in your marriage, maintain friendships, stay fit, build wealth, read books, pursue hobbies, serve only home cooked meals, answer every email, and still make the 3:30 school pickup.
That standard was created to keep you exhausted and blaming yourself. Let it go.
Those ladies in Kenya and SA that made it their life's work to store, label and preserve indigenous seeds and protect seed sovereignty, they are doing the work of God.
Innocent lives are being lost every day. Women, children.
Families deserve peace, safety and justice. Silence can never be louder than humanity.
End the bloodshed. Protect innocent lives.
#SayHerName baby Sherry Gatumi (3y) who was found dead and discarded on a farm after she went missing on 22 April 2026.
Baby Sherry we remember you and we are fighting for you.
#LindaMtoto#EndFemicideKe