Kongowea Market: East Africa's Largest Fresh Produce Hub on the Mombasa Coast
Kongowea Market in Mombasa is one of East Africa's largest wholesale and retail fresh produce markets, drawing traders from across the region. This article examines its supply chains, traders, economic role, challenges and significance to the coastal economy.
Gikomba Market Nairobi: East Africa's Largest Second-Hand Clothing Market, the Mitumba Economy and the Border-Less Trade
Gikomba Market in Nairobi is East Africa's largest mitumba second-hand clothing market, supporting thousands of traders, the wider mitumba economy and the cross-border trade. Explore the market structure, supply chain, regulatory debates and economic role.
Kericho County: Kenya Tea Heartland, Smallholder and Estate Production, Kipsigis Heritage and the Highland Economy
Kericho County is the heart of Kenya tea production, hosting major multinational estates, thousands of smallholder farms, the Kipsigis Kalenjin sub-community and a productive highland economy with 901,000 residents.
Kisii County Kenya: Soapstone, Banana, Tea and the Densely Populated Highland Economy of the Gusii Heartland
Kisii County is one of Kenya's most densely populated highland counties, home to the Gusii community, the Tabaka soapstone industry and a thriving banana, tea and dairy economy that anchors south-western Kenya.
Wajir County: Livestock Economy, Northern Kenya Geography, Cultural Heritage and Investment Opportunities in a Frontier County
Wajir County, in north-eastern Kenya, hosts 781,000 residents and a vast livestock economy of 1.2 million camels and 1.5 million goats. Explore its Somali heritage, livestock value chain, cross-border trade, the Wagalla legacy and investment opportunities.
Kwale County Kenya: Titanium Mining, Diani Tourism and Coastal Economy
Kwale County sits on Kenya's south coast and balances pristine beach tourism around Diani with the legacy of a globally significant titanium mining operation, alongside fisheries, smallholder farming and a fast-emerging logistics and real-estate corridor.
Lake Victoria and the Kenyan Fishing Economy: Nile Perch, Tilapia, Omena and the Lake-Anchored Communities of Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya and Busia
Lake Victoria is the world's second-largest freshwater lake and the principal Kenyan source of fish. A complete guide to Nile Perch, Tilapia, Omena and the lake economy.
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.
Where Kenya's Wealth Actually Sits: A 2026 County-By-County Guide for Diaspora Investors Deciding Where to Put Their Money
Five counties hold half of Kenya's economy and 16 counties contribute less than 1% each. A clear-eyed diaspora guide to which counties deserve your investment and which do not.