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.
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.
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.
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...