Kenya County Revenue Standoff 2026: How the Sh75.7 Billion PFM Act Block Is Holding Up Devolution Funds
Governors and the National Treasury are at loggerheads over Sh75.7 billion in conditional allocations that counties say they cannot access until the Public Finance Management Act is amended. The standoff is delaying county budgets, payroll, and key projects across the 47 devolved governments.
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.
Maisha Namba in 2026: Progress, Backlog, and What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the Digital ID Rollout
Two-and-a-half years after launch, Maisha Namba has cleared the legacy backlog of more than 600,000 ID cards, hit 90 per cent birth e-notification, and started national rollout of the chip-enabled Maisha Card. Diaspora Kenyans abroad need to know how to apply, what to bring, and what changes for them.
Standard Gauge Railway in 2026: What the Operating Reality of the Madaraka Express Means for Diaspora Travellers, Logistics Investors, and Property Buyers Along the Corridor
The Standard Gauge Railway and the Madaraka Express have settled into operating maturity in 2026. A diaspora guide to passenger travel, freight cost, and property along the corridor.
NSE in 2026: A Diaspora Equity Investor's Guide to Kenya's Stock Market — Top Counters, ETFs, REITs and the Falling-Rates Playbook
The Nairobi Securities Exchange in 2026 sits at the intersection of falling rates, banking strength, and renewed foreign interest. A diaspora equity investor playbook.
SHIF and the 2.75% Contribution: A Diaspora Guide to How Kenya's Social Health Authority Actually Works in 2026
SHIF has replaced NHIF and now requires 2.75% of gross salary from every formal employee. A practical diaspora guide to enrolment, dependents, voluntary contributions, and what SHA actually pays for.
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.
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.
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...