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Nairobi banking district where investors subscribe to Kenya infrastructure bonds
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How to Buy Infrastructure Bonds in Kenya 2026: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide for Diaspora and Resident Investors, With Yields, Tax Exemption and CBK Auction Calendar

Infrastructure bonds are tax-exempt, high-yielding Kenyan government securities. A complete 2026 step-by-step guide to buying them as a diaspora or resident investor.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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KRA Times Tower in Nairobi, headquarters of the eTIMS electronic tax invoice system
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KRA eTIMS in 2026: Why Every Diaspora-Owned Business in Kenya Needs an Electronic Invoice System and How to Set One Up From Abroad

KRA's eTIMS now governs every B2B and B2C invoice in Kenya. A diaspora business owner's guide to compliance, the right device or app, common pitfalls, and the penalty regime.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenyan Parliament debating the 2026/27 budget that shapes diaspora investments
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Kenya's 2026/27 KSh 4.78 Trillion Budget: A Diaspora Guide to Winners, Losers, and What It Means for Your Money Back Home

Treasury's KSh 4.78 trillion 2026/27 budget reshapes the playing field for diaspora investors, returnees, and remittance senders. Here is what diaspora Kenyans need to know, sector by sector, line item by line item.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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KRA Kenya Revenue Authority signage representing the Finance Bill 2026 tax debate
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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.

May 24, 2026 7 min read
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How to File Your KRA Tax Returns from Abroad: A Complete Diaspora Guide
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How to File Your KRA Tax Returns from Abroad: A Complete Diaspora Guide

Filing KRA tax returns from abroad is a legal obligation for every Kenyan with a PIN, yet thousands of diaspora Kenyans remain non-compliant, accumulating penalties that grow each year. Whether you ea...

Feb 21, 2026 15 min read
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Betting and Gambling Regulation in Kenya: The Industry, the Controversy, and What the Law Says

Kenya's betting industry has grown from a niche activity to a cultural phenomenon that touches millions of lives, generates billions in revenue, and sparks fierce debates about regulation, taxation, a...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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E-Commerce Regulation in Kenya: Consumer Protection, Digital Taxation, and the Future of Online Business

Kenya's e-commerce landscape is one of the most dynamic in Africa, fuelled by mobile connectivity, innovative payment systems, and a growing consumer base eager for the convenience of online shopping....

Feb 20, 2026 5 min read
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Understanding Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax, and Other Property Transaction Taxes in Kenya

Property transactions in Kenya attract multiple taxes including stamp duty at two to four percent paid by buyers, capital gains tax at 15 percent on profits paid by sellers, monthly rental income tax ...

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read
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Understanding Kenya's Tax System: Income Tax, VAT, Excise Duty, and How KRA Collects Revenue

Kenya's tax system, administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority, generates over 90 percent of government revenue through a complex framework of income tax, VAT, excise duty, customs duty, and various ...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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