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Miss KRA's filing deadline and the penalty, interest and consequences stack up fast. Here is what you owe in Kenya and how to clear it before it gets worse.
3 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
A lost title deed in Kenya costs about KES 1,000 to replace but takes at least 60 days by law. Here's what a first or inherited title deed costs too.
1 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
A land search on Ardhisasa costs KES 1,000 and shows who owns a plot and any charges on it. How to run the search, and spot a fake title deed.
30 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Building a house in Kenya costs KES 25,000 to 95,000 per square metre in 2026, depending on finish and location. See the full rate table and budget your plan.
28 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What a bedsitter or one-bedroom rental unit costs to build in Kenya in 2026, typical rent by area, KRA rental income tax and a payback-period table.
27 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
KRA's Finance Act 2026 powers let it freeze accounts over unpaid housing levy, but a viral warning graphic was fake. Here is what is real and how to check.
25 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Pochi la Biashara lets you take business payments on your own M-Pesa line. See the 2026 charges, the account limit, and how to register and withdraw.
25 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
KRA is waiving 100% of penalties and interest on tax debts to December 2025 under its 2026 amnesty, but not the principal tax. Who qualifies and how to apply.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
SHA pays KES 2,240–4,480 a day for hospital beds, capped at 180 days. See what SHA covers and whether you still need private medical insurance in Kenya.
21 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
What a bill of quantities for a typical 3-bedroom bungalow in Kenya covers: the share of the budget each building phase takes, every material on the list, and how to get the exact quantities for your plan.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How to get your M-Pesa statement on *334# or the M-PESA app, where the password comes from, what to do if it won't open, and how to use it for a loan, your KRA return or a budget.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How to register a chama as a community group under the Community Groups Registration Act, 2022: who qualifies, the documents, the 2026 fees, step-by-step process, and what a registered chama must do afterwards.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
What goes into balanced pig feed at every stage (creep, weaner, grower, finisher and sows) from Kenyan ingredients, what pigs need at each stage, how much they eat, and whether home mixing pays.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
How to make dairy meal at home: the ingredients for a balanced 16% mix and a high-yielder version, the standards from KALRO and ILRI, and how much to feed per litre of milk.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
What goes into balanced feed for improved kienyeji chickens (growers and layers) from Kenyan ingredients, the protein they need according to Kenyan research, and how much to feed free-range birds.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
What goes into balanced broiler starter and finisher feed from Kenyan and Nigerian ingredients, the protein, energy and amino acids broilers need, why broiler feed needs oil, and whether home mixing saves.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
What goes into a balanced layers mash from Kenyan ingredients, the nutrient targets layers need, chick and growers mash, how to mix it, and whether it is cheaper than shop feed.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How to send money with PesaLink on your bank's app, USSD or internet banking, link your phone number, and what the limits, speed and 2026 fees are at KCB, Equity, Co-op and other banks.
19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Real 2026 premiums from Jubilee, Britam and CIC for individual and family medical cover in Kenya: limits, waiting periods and how it tops up SHA.
18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
PayPal works in Kenya in 2026, but withdrawals aren't direct. Here's how to open an account, get paid and cash out to M-Pesa or Equity Bank, with real fees.
18 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Registering a business name in Kenya costs KES 950 on eCitizen's BRS portal and takes about a day. The exact steps, documents and fees, checked October 2026.
17 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
CIC's money market fund returned 12.47% over the past year to July 2026, beating Etica, Cytonn and Jubilee. Compare 8 Kenyan funds by return, minimum and fees.
16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Fuliza charges in Kenya: the 1% access fee, daily fee by balance band, why your limit is 0, and how to raise it, per Safaricom's tariff, checked October 2026.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
M-Pesa's exact 2026 charges to send and withdraw money in Kenya, with Pochi la Biashara rates and limits, checked against Safaricom's own tariff page.
13 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
First-time students in Kenya now apply for HELB through the HEF portal, and it's free. See the documents you need, the steps and how the money is paid.
12 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
SHIF takes 2.75% of gross pay monthly, minimum KES 300, no cap. How to register with SHA, pay via M-Pesa Paybill 200222 and avoid the 2% late penalty.
10 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
NSSF takes 6% of your pay, up to KES 6,480, matched by your employer -- KES 12,960 combined under Kenya's Year 4 rates. Checked October 2026.
9 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
How to register for eTIMS in Kenya via eCitizen, USSD *222# or the full portal: it's free, who must comply, and the penalties if you skip it. October 2026.
7 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Kenya's PAYE bands run 10%-35% in 2026, with KES 2,400 personal relief. See what you pay on salaries from KES 25,000 to 200,000, checked October 2026.
6 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Get a KRA PIN free on iTax in about 10 minutes, recover a lost one, and download your certificate. Steps and the new PWO PIN, checked October 2026.
5 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
File a KRA nil return on iTax or the M-Service app in under 5 minutes. Who must file, the real KES 2,000 penalty, and the true 2027 deadline.
4 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
File your KRA returns on iTax, WhatsApp or the M-Service app in minutes. Steps for P9 filers, the 30 June deadline, penalties, and the 2027 change to 30 April.
29 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Transferring a title deed in Kenya costs 2-4% stamp duty plus registry and legal fees. Full cost breakdown and steps, checked September 2026.
27 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
A 2-bedroom house in Kenya costs roughly KES 1.75m-3.15m to build rurally and KES 3.5m-5.85m in cities in 2026, plus mabati options from KES 500,000.
26 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
A 3-bedroom house in Kenya costs roughly KES 2.3m-4.2m to build rurally and KES 4.5m-9.5m in cities in 2026. Full per-sqm and stage-by-stage cost breakdown.
25 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Compare solar with your Kenya Power bill: current solar prices, how to find your real cost per unit, how long solar takes to pay back and when it doesn't.
6 Dec 2025 · 5 min read
Nine ways to keep a lorry earning in Kenya, from wholesale delivery contracts to house moves, plus the licences, insurance and costs to price in.
11 Sept 2025 · 4 min read
Ten ways to make idle land in Kenya earn, from leasing and trees to rentals, with what each needs, how long it takes to pay and how to choose.
11 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
How to import a car to Kenya in 2026: the new 2019 age cutoff, KRA duty, VAT and excise rates, the full clearing process and costly mistakes to avoid.
10 Sept 2025 · 9 min read
Fiverr charges a flat 20% seller fee. Upwork dropped its flat 10% for a 0-15% rate per contract. Here is what each actually costs African freelancers in 2026.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
How Kenyan freelancers move Payoneer earnings to M-Pesa in 2026: the real withdrawal steps, what Payoneer charges, and how long each leg takes.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
Send M-Pesa to the wrong number, paybill or till? Step-by-step on the 456 SMS reversal, timelines, and what to do if the recipient declines.
8 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
What a perimeter wall really costs in Kenya in 2026: stones, cement, steel and labour for 40x80, 50x100 and 100x100 plots, plus per-metre prices.
8 Sept 2025 · 10 min read
Land usually holds its value and a car loses it, but land near Nairobi has grown slowly lately. How to decide which to buy first for your situation.
6 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Seven ways to make your car earn in Kenya, from school runs to airport transfers, plus the insurance, licences and costs that eat into what you keep.
5 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Start a laundry business in Kenya from home or a shop: machine prices, what Nairobi laundries charge per kg, licences and the risks that close new laundries.
4 Sept 2025 · 6 min read
Start a hair and nail salon in Kenya: what to buy first, what Nairobi salons charge, the licences you need and the mistakes that sink new salons.
4 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Twelve side hustles that fit around lectures, from tutoring and printing to freelancing, with what each needs to start and how to protect your grades.
4 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Outlier doesn’t accept Kenyan sign-ups in 2026. Here’s what its rules say, what happens to bought accounts, and legit AI training work open to Kenyans.
2 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
Save for land in Kenya on a modest income: real land prices, how much to put away each month, where to keep the money, and SACCO, chama and instalment routes.
1 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Poultry, fish, honey and avocados are making real money for young farmers in Africa right now. Here are eight ideas with real costs and sources, checked October 2026.
1 Sept 2025 · 9 min read
Five weekend side hustles for employed Kenyans, with real platform fees and prices checked in September 2026, from freelancing to mitumba reselling.
1 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
Tower SACCO pays 20% dividends and 13% interest for 2025, the best combined return in Kenya. See the top 5 highest-paying SACCOs and how to pick one.
1 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
A 2026 guide for Kenyans abroad: current land and apartment prices, investing from KES 50,000 in Treasury bonds, and the scams costing buyers millions.
30 Aug 2025 · 11 min read
Eight real ways to make money online in Kenya with only a phone, from TikTok Live selling to transcription, what each pays and the scams to avoid.
30 Aug 2025 · 5 min read
Start a mitumba business in Kenya by hand-picking or buying bales: current bale prices, where to buy, how to grade and price, and what one bale can earn.
29 Aug 2025 · 5 min read
A small mini-supermarket in Kenya costs KES 350,000 to 700,000 to open before stock. Here's what goes into that, and why margins are thinner than most guides admit.
29 Aug 2025 · 8 min read
Plan a poultry farm in Kenya: layers vs broilers, how startup money splits, the steps from buyers to records, and the risks that cost farmers money.
29 Aug 2025 · 5 min read
KCB M-Pesa savings pay over 8.5% a year, Absa Timiza pays 6%, and M-Shwari Lock Savings tops out at 6%. See minimums, fees and tax, checked October 2026.
29 Aug 2025 · 8 min read
Buy Treasury bills in Kenya through DhowCSD: minimum KES 50,000, pay by M-Pesa or RTGS, current rates and how the 15% tax works. Checked October 2026.
28 Aug 2025 · 9 min read
Seven side hustles you can start in Nairobi with less than KES 5,000, what the money goes on, who each suits and how to pick the right one.
28 Aug 2025 · 5 min read
Compare Grey, Chipper Cash, Payoneer and Kenya's M-PESA GlobalPay card for paying Upwork Connects and ad spend in dollars, fees checked November 2026.
9 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
PAPSS lets African businesses pay suppliers abroad in local currency, skipping the dollar. Which banks are live and what still doesn't, October 2026.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
No-experience remote jobs for Africans in 2026: AI rater work, virtual assistant roles, Africa-friendly job boards, and how to get paid without losing to fees.
12 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Compare real fees for sending money to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa from the UK or US via Wise, WorldRemit and M-Pesa, checked October 2026.
5 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
The digital skills actually in demand for African freelancers in 2026, backed by Upwork's own data, plus how to get paid and the scams to dodge.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
Fiverr charges a flat 20% seller fee. Upwork dropped its flat 10% for a 0-15% rate per contract. Here is what each actually costs African freelancers in 2026.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read