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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.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Wholesale shop in Kenya stocked with fast-moving consumer goods
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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.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Agency banking outlet in Kenya processing customer transactions
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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.

May 25, 2026 9 min read
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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.

May 25, 2026 4 min read
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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.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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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.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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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 ...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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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...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Kenya's Informal Economy: The Jua Kali Sector That Powers 80% of Employment

Behind Kenya's official economic statistics lies a vast informal economy that employs over 80% of the workforce and touches virtually every aspect of daily life. From the Jua Kali artisans forging met...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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