Gikomba Market: Inside Nairobi's Engine of the Mitumba Trade
Gikomba is Nairobi's largest market and the wholesale heart of Kenya's mitumba second-hand clothing trade. This guide traces its history, scale, the livelihoods it sustains, its recurring fires and the policy debates over second-hand imports.
Devolution in Kenya: How the 47 Counties Work, Revenue Sharing, and the Impact on Service Delivery
Devolution is arguably the most transformative governance reform in Kenya's post-independence history, fundamentally restructuring how power and resources are distributed across the country and creati...
Kenya's County Profiles: Understanding the 47 Counties Created by Devolution
Kenya's 47 counties, created by the 2010 Constitution, represent the most significant restructuring of governance since independence. From urban Nairobi to pastoral Turkana, these counties vary enormo...
Kenya's Devolution Explained: How the 47 Counties Changed Government Service Delivery Forever
Kenya's adoption of devolution under the 2010 Constitution created 47 county governments and fundamentally restructured how public services are delivered across the country. This transformation transf...
Huduma Centres vs eCitizen vs County Offices: Where to Access Government Services in Kenya
Kenyans today have multiple channels for accessing government services: physical Huduma Centres, the eCitizen digital platform, and county government offices. Each channel has distinct advantages and ...
How to Obtain a County Business Permit in Kenya: Requirements and Fees
Every business operating in Kenya is required to obtain a Single Business Permit from the county government where it is located. This permit consolidates all county-level licenses into one document an...
How Kenyan Diaspora Can Support Community Development Projects Back Home
Guide for Kenyan diaspora on supporting community development projects in Kenya, covering project types, organization, county partnerships, and management best practices.
Understanding Kenya's County Governments: How Devolution Affects Diaspora Investments and Services
Learn how Kenya's devolved county government system affects diaspora investments, property, business licensing, and essential services across all 47 counties.
Kenya's County Governments: Understanding Devolution and Local Services
Understanding Kenya's devolved county government system. Covers county functions, property implications, business permits, and accessing services from abroad.