Unaitas Sacco: From Murang'a Tea Growers to One of Africa's Largest Saccos by Membership
Unaitas Sacco grew from a 1993 tea growers' society in Murang'a into one of Africa's largest saccos by membership, with over 493,000 members. This article traces its history, transformation, products, branch network and relevance to Kenyans at home and abroad.
Cervical Cancer in Kenya: Burden, HPV Vaccination, Screening Access and the Road to Elimination as a Public Health Problem
Kenya records about 5,250 new cervical cancer cases and 3,200 deaths a year. This article maps the HPV vaccination rollout, VIA screening, treatment access, the HIV link and the path toward WHO's 90-70-90 elimination targets.
How to Start a Wholesale Shop Business in Kenya: Capital, Stock Categories, Margin Math, Credit Terms and the Operational Discipline That Survives Slim Margins
The Kenyan wholesale shop runs on thin margins and fierce stock turnover. This guide breaks down the capital required to start, supplier sourcing, the stock category mix, the realistic margin math, the cash conversion cycle and the operational discipline that separates a profitable wholesale shop from one that quietly bleeds cash.
Agency Banking in Kenya: How to Become a Bank Agent, the CBK Guideline, Commissions, Capital and the Real Operations Math
Agency banking turns ordinary Kenyan shops into bank branches. This guide breaks down the Central Bank of Kenya framework, eligibility, application paperwork for Equity, KCB and Co-op, the commission structure, working capital requirements and the operational discipline an agent needs to make the business profitable.
How to Apply for an EIA Licence in Kenya: The NEMA Process, Project Categorisation, Public Participation and the Real Compliance Pathway
Every major development project in Kenya requires a NEMA EIA Licence. A complete guide to the EMCA framework, project categorisation, public participation and the application process.
KRA Tax Amnesty 2026 in Kenya: How the December Deadline Works, What Penalties Are Waived and How to Apply on iTax
The Finance Bill 2026 extended Kenya's tax amnesty to 31 December 2026. Penalties and interest accumulated up to 31 December 2025 are waived in full once the principal tax is paid. This article explains who qualifies, how to apply on iTax, and the trade-offs for diaspora landlords and SMEs.
KDF Recruitment Explained: How the Kenya Defence Forces Selects Officer Cadets, Servicemen and Tradesmen, with Academic, Physical and Documentation Requirements
The Kenya Defence Forces recruit annually across officer cadet, servicemen, and tradesmen categories. A complete guide to academic, physical, and documentation requirements and the selection process.
The Jua Kali Sector: Kenya's Informal Manufacturing Genius and the Artisans Powering the Economy
The Jua Kali sector is the unsung engine of Kenya's economy, employing more people than all formal sector enterprises combined and producing the goods and services that the majority of Kenyans depend ...
Kenya's Environmental Crisis: Deforestation, Pollution, and the Fight to Protect Natural Resources
Kenya faces environmental challenges that threaten the natural resources upon which its economy, health, and iconic wildlife depend. From the ongoing loss of forest cover to urban air and water pollut...