The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Explained: How Kenya's Data Protection Act Works, the Registration Requirements and the Real Compliance Path for Businesses
Every Kenyan business processing personal data must comply with the Data Protection Act. A complete guide to the ODPC, data controller registration, Data Protection Officer requirements and compliance.
KRA Tax Amnesty 2026 in Kenya: How the December Deadline Works, What Penalties Are Waived and How to Apply on iTax
The Finance Bill 2026 extended Kenya's tax amnesty to 31 December 2026. Penalties and interest accumulated up to 31 December 2025 are waived in full once the principal tax is paid. This article explains who qualifies, how to apply on iTax, and the trade-offs for diaspora landlords and SMEs.
NSSF Tier II Contributions in Kenya 2026: New Sh108,000 Upper Limit, Maximum Sh12,960 Deduction and What It Means for Workers and Diaspora
From 1 February 2026, the upper earnings limit for NSSF Tier II contributions rises to Sh108,000, lifting the maximum employee deduction to Sh6,480 a month and the combined employer-employee contribution to Sh12,960. This guide explains the calculation, the Year 4 schedule of the NSSF Act, 2013, and the implications for workers, employers and Kenyans abroad.
Kenya Rental Income Tax 2026: Why the Rate Rose to 10% and How Resident and Diaspora Landlords Should Respond
The Finance Bill 2026 increases the residential rental income tax rate from 7.5% to 10% of gross rent. The Bill also introduces a 30% withholding tax on rent paid to non-resident persons. Diaspora landlords face a meaningfully different tax bill in 2026/27 and should review their property holding structures.
KRA in 2025/26: The KSh2.97 Trillion Target, eTIMS Enforcement, and What It All Means for Diaspora Kenyans
By March 2026, KRA had collected KSh2.038 trillion at a 96.1% performance rate against target and a 11.4% year-on-year growth. The full-year target sits at KSh2.97 trillion. The eTIMS rollout, the Significant Economic Presence tax, and tougher non-resident rules reshape compliance for diaspora Kenyans.
KRA eTIMS in 2026: Why Every Diaspora-Owned Business in Kenya Needs an Electronic Invoice System and How to Set One Up From Abroad
KRA's eTIMS now governs every B2B and B2C invoice in Kenya. A diaspora business owner's guide to compliance, the right device or app, common pitfalls, and the penalty regime.
Court of Appeal and the Housing Levy: What the 2026 Ruling Means for Diaspora Property Owners and Employers
Kenya's Affordable Housing Levy survived the High Court in October 2024 and reached the Court of Appeal in January 2026. For diaspora property owners, employers of Kenyan staff, and investors in the Affordable Housing Programme, the ruling shapes both compliance obligations and pipeline housing supply.
The Finance Bill 2026: What Kenyan Diaspora Investors, Returnees, and Employers Must Know
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 was tabled on 5 May 2026 and is now under public participation. For diaspora Kenyans who own property, run businesses, hold investments or plan to return, the proposals reshape how income is taxed, how employees are compensated, and how compliance is enforced. This guide breaks down the changes that matter.
HELB Loan Repayment for Kenyans Living Abroad: How to Clear Your Student Loan from the Diaspora
HELB student loans do not disappear when you leave Kenya — they continue accumulating interest and penalties that can multiply your original balance several times over. For diaspora Kenyans, understan...