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Kenyan ICT setting representing the Communications Authority regulated sectors
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The Communications Authority of Kenya Explained: How CAK Licenses Telecoms, Broadcasting, ICT Equipment and the Postal Sector Under the Kenya Information and Communications Act

The Communications Authority regulates telecoms, broadcasting, ICT, and postal sectors in Kenya. A complete guide to licence categories, spectrum, type approval and consumer protection.

May 25, 2026 6 min read
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Kenya energy worker representing the EPRA-regulated electricity and petroleum sectors
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Explained: How EPRA Licenses Electricity, Petroleum, LPG, Renewable Energy and Sets the Monthly Fuel Price

EPRA regulates electricity, petroleum, LPG, and renewable energy in Kenya. A complete guide to its licensing framework, the monthly fuel-price formula, and the principal sector-stakeholder interactions.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Container ship representing the maritime sector regulated by the Kenya Maritime Authority
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The Kenya Maritime Authority Explained: How Ships, Ports and Seafarers Are Licensed Under the Merchant Shipping Act and the IMO Compliance Framework

The Kenya Maritime Authority regulates ships, ports, seafarers and maritime activities under the Merchant Shipping Act and Kenya's IMO obligations. A complete guide.

May 25, 2026 6 min read
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NSSF Building, Bishops Road, Nairobi, headquarters of the National Social Security Fund
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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.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal building in Nairobi, Kenya
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Kenya–Adani JKIA Deal Cancellation in 2026: What Killed the Sh238 Billion Concession and the New Path for Airport Expansion

Kenya formally terminated the Sh238 billion Adani concession for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in February 2026 after sustained public opposition, a constitutional petition and a US bribery indictment. This guide explains the collapse, the High Court process and the new tender for the long-promised second runway and terminal.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenyan judicial setting representing the testate succession framework under the Law of Succession Act
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How to Write a Valid Will in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide to Section 11 of the Law of Succession Act, Witnesses, Executors and Common Drafting Mistakes

A valid Kenyan will must satisfy Section 11 of the Law of Succession Act — testator capacity, signature, two competent witnesses. A step-by-step drafting guide and common mistakes.

May 24, 2026 11 min read
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Kenyan setting representing water resources regulated by the WRA
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How to Apply for a Water Permit in Kenya: The WRA Framework for Borehole, Surface and Effluent Authorisations Under the Water Act, 2016

Every borehole and major water abstraction in Kenya requires a WRA permit under the Water Act, 2016. A complete guide to Categories A-D, application process, fees and ongoing compliance.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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Residential apartment buildings at Mirema in Nairobi, Kenya, an example of the rental property market affected by the rental income tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026
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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.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, the country's largest referral facility and one of the institutions where Social Health Authority members access inpatient care
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SHA Voluntary Contributions for Diaspora Kenyans 2026: How to Register, Pay, and Choose Tariffs From Abroad

The Social Health Authority replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund in late 2024, and by 2026 it has become the gateway to publicly funded care in Kenya. Diaspora Kenyans are not legally required to enrol, but voluntary contributions remain attractive for those with dependants at home or plans to return.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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