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Aerial view of Kisii County tea plantations and highland landscape in Kenya
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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.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Giraffes seen near Wajir town in northern Kenya
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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.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Paris cityscape view from the Eiffel Tower, France
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Kenyan Diaspora in France: Community, Bilateral Ties and Investment

France hosts a small but professionally significant Kenyan diaspora anchored around Paris, supported by a long-standing bilateral relationship that has accelerated since 2017 and that now sits at the centre of Kenya-EU trade, climate finance and university mobility.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Diani Beach in Kwale County, Kenya
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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.

May 25, 2026 8 min read
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Toronto skyline representing Kenyan diaspora life in Canada
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Kenyans in Canada: A Practical Guide to Visa Pathways, Express Entry, Cost of Living, Diaspora Investment and Settling in the Provinces

Canada has quietly become one of the fastest-growing destinations for Kenyans seeking permanent migration. This guide walks through the major visa pathways, the Express Entry and Provincial Nominee mechanics, the cost of living, the banking and taxation realities and the diaspora investment options back to Kenya.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Agency banking outlet in Kenya processing customer transactions
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Agency Banking in Kenya: How to Become a Bank Agent, the CBK Guideline, Commissions, Capital and the Real Operations Math

Agency banking turns ordinary Kenyan shops into bank branches. This guide breaks down the Central Bank of Kenya framework, eligibility, application paperwork for Equity, KCB and Co-op, the commission structure, working capital requirements and the operational discipline an agent needs to make the business profitable.

May 25, 2026 9 min read
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Nairobi skyline representing the Kenyan investment destination supported by KenInvest
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The Kenya Investment Authority Explained: How KenInvest Supports Foreign and Diaspora Investors, the Investment Certificate and the One-Stop-Shop Facilitation Service

KenInvest is Kenya's principal investment promotion authority and one-stop-shop for foreign and diaspora investors. A complete guide to the Investment Certificate and facilitation framework.

May 25, 2026 7 min read
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Westlands Nairobi financial district representing the CMA-regulated capital markets sector
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How the Capital Markets Authority Regulates Investment Banks, Fund Managers, REITs and Securities in Kenya: The CMA Framework, Licensing Categories and Investor Protection

The Capital Markets Authority regulates Kenya's investment banks, fund managers, REITs, securities issuers, and broader capital markets ecosystem. A complete guide to licensing and investor protection.

May 25, 2026 6 min read
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I&M Bank Tower in Nairobi, Kenya, illustrating the financial services district where many cross-border equity transactions are executed
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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.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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