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Kenyatta University Kahawa campus library
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Kenyatta University: History, Schools, Campuses and Its Place in Kenya's Higher Education Landscape

A deep guide to Kenyatta University — from the Templer Barracks origins at Kahawa to today's sprawling main campus, satellite campuses across Kenya, research strengths, alumni networks and diaspora open-learning pathways.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Times Tower in Nairobi, headquarters of the Kenya Revenue Authority
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Significant Economic Presence Tax in Kenya 2026: How the 3% SEP Levy Replaced the Digital Service Tax and What It Means for Cross-Border Platforms

The Significant Economic Presence (SEP) Tax replaced Kenya's Digital Service Tax from 27 December 2024 and was widened by the Finance Act, 2025. At an effective rate of 3 per cent on gross Kenyan earnings, it now applies to nearly all non-resident digital, AI and data-monetisation services consumed in Kenya.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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KRA in 2025/26: The KSh2.97 Trillion Target, eTIMS Enforcement, and What It All Means for Diaspora Kenyans

By March 2026, KRA had collected KSh2.038 trillion at a 96.1% performance rate against target and a 11.4% year-on-year growth. The full-year target sits at KSh2.97 trillion. The eTIMS rollout, the Significant Economic Presence tax, and tougher non-resident rules reshape compliance for diaspora Kenyans.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Hustler Fund in 2026: What the End of Treasury Support and the Shift to NYOTA Mean for Kenyan Households and Diaspora Senders

The Hustler Fund has disbursed KSh83 billion to roughly 25 million Kenyans, but Treasury has dropped fresh allocations from July 2026 and shifted political weight to the NYOTA programme. For diaspora Kenyans funding micro-businesses back home, the credit landscape is changing.

May 24, 2026 7 min read
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Maisha Namba in 2026: Progress, Backlog, and What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the Digital ID Rollout

Two-and-a-half years after launch, Maisha Namba has cleared the legacy backlog of more than 600,000 ID cards, hit 90 per cent birth e-notification, and started national rollout of the chip-enabled Maisha Card. Diaspora Kenyans abroad need to know how to apply, what to bring, and what changes for them.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Diaspora arrival at JKIA underscores the importance of the eCitizen digital identity stack
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eCitizen and the Huduma Number in 2026: A Diaspora Returnee Guide to the Single Digital Identity Stack That Now Powers Kenyan Government Services

Kenya's digital identity stack is mature in 2026. A practical diaspora returnee guide to eCitizen, the Huduma Number, IPRS, and the services they unlock from abroad.

May 24, 2026 7 min read
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Cybersecurity in Kenya: Protecting Businesses, Government Systems, and Citizens in the Digital Age

Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for Kenya as the country's rapid digital transformation creates both enormous opportunities and significant vulnerabilities. From mobile money fraud targeti...

Feb 20, 2026 6 min read
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Mobile Banking in Kenya Beyond M-Pesa: Airtel Money, T-Kash, and the New Wave of Digital Financial Services

Kenya's digital financial services ecosystem extends far beyond M-Pesa to encompass a rich landscape of mobile money platforms, bank-led mobile services, fintech startups, and specialized digital fina...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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Kenya's Publishing Industry: Books, Academic Publishing, and the Digital Transformation of African Literature

Kenya's publishing industry occupies a unique position in Africa's literary and educational landscape, combining a tradition of internationally recognized literary excellence with a large and commerci...

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read
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