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Tropical rainforest canopy in Kakamega Forest western Kenya
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Kakamega Forest National Reserve: Kenya's Last Tropical Rainforest, Biodiversity and Western Kenya Tourism Frontier

A comprehensive guide to Kakamega Forest National Reserve — Kenya's last patch of equatorial rainforest, its primates and birds, conservation politics, tourism infrastructure and the economy of forest-edge communities in western Kenya.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Kenyan natural-environment setting representing the Mount Kenya ecosystem and water-tower function
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Mount Kenya National Park and the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Africa's Second-Highest Peak, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Surrounding Water Tower

Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak and one of the country's principal water towers. A complete guide to the National Park, the ecosystem, climbing, wildlife and conservation.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal building in Nairobi, Kenya
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Kenya–Adani JKIA Deal Cancellation in 2026: What Killed the Sh238 Billion Concession and the New Path for Airport Expansion

Kenya formally terminated the Sh238 billion Adani concession for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in February 2026 after sustained public opposition, a constitutional petition and a US bribery indictment. This guide explains the collapse, the High Court process and the new tender for the long-promised second runway and terminal.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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M-Pesa mobile money and Equity agent kiosk in Nairobi, Kenya, illustrating digital payment platforms affected by the 16% VAT proposal in the Finance Bill 2026
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Kenya Finance Bill 2026 Mobile Money VAT: How the 16% Tax on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Pesapal Will Hit Consumers and the Diaspora

The National Treasury wants to apply 16% Value Added Tax to fees charged by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, Kenswitch and dozens of other payment platforms. Although the levy targets platform operators, industry watchers expect higher costs to filter down to consumers, including diaspora Kenyans who send money home.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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Kenyan tech community gathering in Nairobi reflecting Konza Technopolis ambitions
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Konza Technopolis in 2026: How Kenya's Smart City Project Is Quietly Maturing and What It Means for Diaspora Tech Investors and Returnees

Konza Technopolis, once derided as a paper city, is delivering anchor tenants and data centres in 2026. A diaspora guide to investment, returnee employment, and start-up opportunities.

May 24, 2026 7 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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The Honey Industry in Kenya: Beekeeping, Export Potential, and the Fight to Protect Kenya's Pollinators

Kenya's honey industry represents a remarkable intersection of traditional knowledge and modern commercial opportunity, with beekeeping providing sustainable livelihoods for rural communities while pr...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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3D Printing in Construction: How Kenya Is Exploring Additive Manufacturing to Solve the Housing Crisis

3D printing technology is emerging as a potentially transformative innovation for Kenya's construction industry, offering the possibility of dramatically faster, cheaper, and more sustainable building...

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read
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Crop Diversification in Kenya: Why Farmers Are Moving Beyond Maize and How It Strengthens Food Security

Crop diversification is emerging as one of the most important strategies for strengthening Kenya's food security, improving farmer incomes, and building agricultural resilience in the face of climate ...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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