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.
The Kalenjin Community of Kenya: Highland Pastoralism, World-Beating Running Tradition, the Rift Valley Heartland and the Contemporary Identity
The Kalenjin are Kenya's third-largest ethnic community with 6.4 million people and the global running tradition. A complete guide to history, language and culture.
The Mau Mau Uprising Explained: The Land and Freedom Army, the State of Emergency 1952-1960, and the Path to Kenyan Independence
The Mau Mau Uprising was the principal anti-colonial movement that catalysed Kenyan independence. A complete history of the Land and Freedom Army, the Emergency, and the leaders.
Commercial Irish Potato Farming in Kenya: Shangi, Tigoni, Sherekea Varieties, Highland Production and the KSh 30-70/kg Market and Real Per-Acre Returns
Kenyan Irish potato farms produce 8-12 tonnes per acre at farm-gate prices of KSh 30-70/kg. A deep guide to Shangi, Tigoni, and Sherekea varieties, agronomy and disease management.
Commercial Garlic Farming in Kenya: Hardneck and Softneck Varieties, Highland Production, the KSh 300-500/kg Market and Real Profitability Per Acre
Garlic fetches KSh 300-500/kg in Kenyan markets with strong import-substitution opportunity. A deep guide to hardneck and softneck varieties, highland production, agronomy and real profitability.
Commercial Cabbage Farming in Kenya: Gloria F1, Pruktor F1 and Copenhagen Varieties, Highland Production Zones and the Real Path to KSh 300,000-700,000 Per Acre Returns
Kenyan cabbage farms produce 30-40 tonnes per acre with returns of KSh 300,000-700,000. A deep guide to F1 hybrid varieties, highland production zones, disease management and the market routes.
KRA Tax Amnesty 2026 in Kenya: How the December Deadline Works, What Penalties Are Waived and How to Apply on iTax
The Finance Bill 2026 extended Kenya's tax amnesty to 31 December 2026. Penalties and interest accumulated up to 31 December 2025 are waived in full once the principal tax is paid. This article explains who qualifies, how to apply on iTax, and the trade-offs for diaspora landlords and SMEs.
Land Rates Under the National Rating Act in Kenya 2026: Nairobi's New Structure, County Compliance and What Property Owners Must Pay
The National Rating Act, 2024 took effect on 24 December 2024 and gives the 47 county governments a 24-month window to align their local rating laws. Nairobi began enforcing new land rate charges and penalties from 1 January 2026 after the waiver period expired. This article explains the new framework, the bands, the dispute mechanism and what property owners need to do.