Agency Banking in Kenya: How to Become a Bank Agent, the CBK Guideline, Commissions, Capital and the Real Operations Math
Agency banking turns ordinary Kenyan shops into bank branches. This guide breaks down the Central Bank of Kenya framework, eligibility, application paperwork for Equity, KCB and Co-op, the commission structure, working capital requirements and the operational discipline an agent needs to make the business profitable.
Kenya's Eurobond 2027 Pay-Down in 2026: The Sh64.5 Billion Buyback, the New $1.5 Billion Issue and What It Means for the Shilling
After the painful 2024 rollover of the 2024 Eurobond, Kenya entered 2026 with a more proactive debt-management posture. A Sh64.5 billion buyback in February 2026 followed earlier work that retired $579 million of the 2027 note in 2025. The strategy is reshaping the country's external-debt redemption profile and, indirectly, the shilling.
CBK Indicative Exchange Rates 2026: How They Work, Where to Find Them, and Why Diaspora Senders Should Care
Every business day the Central Bank of Kenya publishes an indicative exchange rate for the Kenyan shilling against major currencies. The number is not a fixed price but a market average, and understanding how it is built helps diaspora senders avoid bad fills, hidden margins and avoidable losses on transfers home.
CBK Holds the CBR at 8.75% in 2026: What the New Rate Cycle Means for Diaspora Borrowers, Savers, and Investors
The Central Bank of Kenya cut the CBR ten consecutive times before pausing at 8.75 percent in April 2026. The shift to a KESONIA-based pricing model and lower commercial bank rates change the calculus for diaspora mortgages, fixed deposits, and SACCO loans.
How to Buy Infrastructure Bonds in Kenya 2026: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide for Diaspora and Resident Investors, With Yields, Tax Exemption and CBK Auction Calendar
Infrastructure bonds are tax-exempt, high-yielding Kenyan government securities. A complete 2026 step-by-step guide to buying them as a diaspora or resident investor.
M-Pesa Global, Pesalink and the New Diaspora Remittance Toolkit in 2026: How to Send, Receive and Manage Cross-Border Money Cheaper and Smarter
M-Pesa Global, Pesalink, Wise, WorldRemit and the CBK's new remittance regulations have transformed the rails diaspora Kenyans use. A practical 2026 toolkit guide.
M-Akiba and Diaspora Bonds in 2026: How Kenyans Abroad Can Buy Kenyan Government Securities, Earn 15-17% Yields, and Build a Shilling Bond Ladder
Treasury yields of 15-17% remain attractive for shilling-denominated paper. A diaspora guide to M-Akiba, the 2026 diaspora infrastructure bond, and how to build a shilling bond ladder from abroad.
Diaspora Remittances Drop 11.7% in April 2026: Causes, Trends, and What Diaspora Investors Should Do
Remittance inflows to Kenya dropped from US$421.1 million in March 2026 to US$397.8 million in April 2026, an 11.7% month-on-month decline. This guide explores what drove the decline, the longer-term trajectory of diaspora remittances, and the practical steps diaspora Kenyans can take.
Kenyan Shilling at KSh 129: What Currency Stability Means for Diaspora Remittances and Investments in 2026
After years of volatility, the Kenyan shilling held near KSh 129 per US dollar through mid-2026. For diaspora Kenyans sending money home or investing in Kenyan assets, currency stability changes the calculus. This guide explains what drove the stability, what risks remain, and how to plan.