Capital Gains Tax on Share Sales by Non-Residents in Kenya 2026: How the Finance Bill Reshapes Cross-Border Equity Deals
The Finance Bill 2026 widens the scope of capital gains tax to include the alienation of shares by non-residents where the underlying value derives from Kenya, or where the transaction results in a change of group membership of a Kenyan-resident company. The change has significant implications for diaspora investors and cross-border deal structures.
CBK Indicative Exchange Rates 2026: How They Work, Where to Find Them, and Why Diaspora Senders Should Care
Every business day the Central Bank of Kenya publishes an indicative exchange rate for the Kenyan shilling against major currencies. The number is not a fixed price but a market average, and understanding how it is built helps diaspora senders avoid bad fills, hidden margins and avoidable losses on transfers home.
IEBC Boundary Delimitation Deferred 2026: What It Means for the 2027 General Election and Kenyan Voters at Home and Abroad
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, now fully reconstituted under Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, announced in 2026 that there will be no boundary delimitation before the 2027 general election. Constitutional timelines, unresolved census disputes and a tight preparatory window made the decision inevitable.
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.
KMPDC Medical Practitioner Licensing in Kenya: How Doctors and Dentists Register, Renew Annually, and Move From Internship to Specialist Recognition
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council regulates the medical and dental professions. A complete guide to registration, internship, annual licensing, fees and the path from graduate to specialist.
Hydroponic Farming in Kenya: A Practical Guide to NFT, Dutch Bucket and Vertical Systems for Lettuce, Strawberries and the Real Urban Agribusiness Math
Hydroponic farming in Kenya delivers 25-40% higher yields with 70% less water on as little as one tenth of an acre. A practical guide to NFT, Dutch bucket and vertical systems for lettuce, kale and strawberries.
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.
CBK Holds the CBR at 8.75% in 2026: What the New Rate Cycle Means for Diaspora Borrowers, Savers, and Investors
The Central Bank of Kenya cut the CBR ten consecutive times before pausing at 8.75 percent in April 2026. The shift to a KESONIA-based pricing model and lower commercial bank rates change the calculus for diaspora mortgages, fixed deposits, and SACCO loans.
How to Apply for Letters of Administration in Kenya: A Step-By-Step Guide to Petitioning the High Court Under the Law of Succession Act
When a Kenyan dies without a will, the family petitions the High Court for Letters of Administration. A step-by-step guide to the succession process under the Law of Succession Act.