Best Money Market Funds in Kenya 2026: A Diaspora and Resident Investor's Guide to CIC, Britam, Sanlam, Cytonn, Kuza, Madison and the Top-Yielding MMFs
Money market funds remain one of the highest-yielding low-risk products in Kenya. A 2026 comparison of CIC, Britam, Sanlam, Cytonn, Kuza, Madison and the top performers.
NSSF Phase 4 from February 2026: What the New Contribution Rates Mean for Diaspora Workers, Employers, and Returnees
Phase 4 of the NSSF Act took effect on 1 February 2026, raising the upper limit to KSh 108,000 and the maximum monthly contribution to KSh 6,480 per side. Here is what diaspora workers, employers of Kenyans at home, and returnees need to do now.
Kenya's SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Programme: How Diaspora Patients and Families Can Access It
From 14 April 2026, Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) began funding specialised medical treatment abroad for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally. The programme is capped at Ksh 500,000 per patient per year. This guide explains the rules, the application path, and what diaspora families should do.
Understanding the SHA Health Insurance Transition: What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the New System
Kenya's transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority represents the most significant change to the national health insurance system in decades. For diaspora Kenyans, understanding how SHA works...
How NSSF Contributions Work for Kenyans Living Abroad: What You Need to Know About Your Pension
Every Kenyan who has ever worked formally in Kenya has NSSF contributions that represent a part of their retirement savings. For diaspora Kenyans, understanding how to check these balances, whether to...
Cybersecurity in Kenya: Protecting Businesses, Government Systems, and Citizens in the Digital Age
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for Kenya as the country's rapid digital transformation creates both enormous opportunities and significant vulnerabilities. From mobile money fraud targeti...
Understanding Kenya's Pension System: NSSF, Occupational Schemes, and Planning for Retirement
Planning and saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions facing every working Kenyan, yet the country's pension system covers only a fraction of the population, leaving mill...
Water Resource Management in Kenya: The Water Act, River Basin Authorities, and the Fight Against Water Scarcity
Water resource management is arguably Kenya's most critical development challenge, as water scarcity affects every aspect of the economy, from agricultural productivity and industrial development to p...
Crop Diversification in Kenya: Why Farmers Are Moving Beyond Maize and How It Strengthens Food Security
Crop diversification is emerging as one of the most important strategies for strengthening Kenya's food security, improving farmer incomes, and building agricultural resilience in the face of climate ...