How to Register as an Architect or Quantity Surveyor in Kenya: The BORAQS Pathway, Graduate Membership, Professional Examinations and the AAK and IQSK Routes
Every architect and quantity surveyor practising in Kenya must be registered with BORAQS. A complete guide to the graduate and professional pathways, AAK and IQSK membership, and the examinations.
Aquaponics in Kenya: How Integrated Fish and Vegetable Systems Work, the Backyard and Commercial Models, Tilapia-Lettuce Combinations and the Real Yield Math
Aquaponics combines fish farming with hydroponic vegetable production in a single closed-loop system. A practical Kenya guide to system designs, tilapia-lettuce combinations, capital costs and real yields.
How to Register as a Graduate and Professional Engineer in Kenya: The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) Pathway, IEK Membership and the Three-Year Experience Requirement
Every engineer practising in Kenya must be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya. A complete guide to the Graduate Engineer and Professional Engineer registration pathways, IEK membership and the three-year experience requirement.
Commercial Snail Farming in Kenya: KWS Wildlife Licensing, Achatina Species, Heliciculture Setup and the Premium Slime, Meat and Export Markets
Kenyan snail meat fetches KSh 2,000-3,000 per kilogram, with snail slime in growing demand from cosmetic and biotech buyers. A deep guide to KWS licensing, Achatina species, heliciculture setup and the markets.
Kenya Rental Income Tax 2026: Why the Rate Rose to 10% and How Resident and Diaspora Landlords Should Respond
The Finance Bill 2026 increases the residential rental income tax rate from 7.5% to 10% of gross rent. The Bill also introduces a 30% withholding tax on rent paid to non-resident persons. Diaspora landlords face a meaningfully different tax bill in 2026/27 and should review their property holding structures.
Commercial Onion Farming in Kenya: A Deep Guide to Red Creole, Bombay Red, Jambar F1 Varieties, Karatina-Kieni Production and KSh 900,000-2.4 Million Per Acre Returns
Kenyan onion farms produce 15-25 tonnes per acre with returns of KSh 900,000 to 2.4 million per acre. A deep guide to varieties, Karatina-Kieni production zones, irrigation and disease management.
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.
KASNEB Professional Examinations Explained: A Complete Guide to CPA, CIFA, CCP, CS, ATD, CFFE Qualification Paths and How Kenyan Accountants Are Trained
KASNEB administers Kenya's professional examinations in accountancy, finance, credit, secretarial and forensic fields. A complete guide to CPA, CIFA, CCP, CS, ATD, CFFE pathways.
CBK Indicative Exchange Rates 2026: How They Work, Where to Find Them, and Why Diaspora Senders Should Care
Every business day the Central Bank of Kenya publishes an indicative exchange rate for the Kenyan shilling against major currencies. The number is not a fixed price but a market average, and understanding how it is built helps diaspora senders avoid bad fills, hidden margins and avoidable losses on transfers home.