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.
Kenya Finance Bill 2026 Mobile Money VAT: How the 16% Tax on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Pesapal Will Hit Consumers and the Diaspora
The National Treasury wants to apply 16% Value Added Tax to fees charged by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, Kenswitch and dozens of other payment platforms. Although the levy targets platform operators, industry watchers expect higher costs to filter down to consumers, including diaspora Kenyans who send money home.
Best Money Market Funds in Kenya 2026: A Diaspora and Resident Investor's Guide to CIC, Britam, Sanlam, Cytonn, Kuza, Madison and the Top-Yielding MMFs
Money market funds remain one of the highest-yielding low-risk products in Kenya. A 2026 comparison of CIC, Britam, Sanlam, Cytonn, Kuza, Madison and the top performers.
How to Send Money to Kenya: Comparing Remittance Services, Fees, and Exchange Rates for Diaspora Kenyans
Sending money to Kenya is one of the most regular financial activities for diaspora Kenyans, yet many senders lose significant amounts to high fees and unfavourable exchange rates without realising it...
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...
Anti-Money Laundering in Kenya: The Legal Framework, Financial Reporting, and Compliance Requirements
Anti-money laundering compliance has become a critical element of doing business in Kenya's financial sector, with regulatory requirements affecting banks, mobile money operators, real estate professi...
How to Send Money to Kenya: Comparing M-Pesa, Western Union, Wise, and Other Remittance Options
With diaspora remittances exceeding 400 billion shillings annually, choosing the right money transfer service can save Kenyans abroad thousands of shillings per year. This practical guide compares the...
Mobile Money Beyond M-Pesa: How Digital Financial Services Are Transforming Kenya's Economy
Kenya's mobile money revolution, sparked by M-Pesa in 2007, has transformed the country into a global leader in digital financial services, with financial inclusion rising from 27 percent to over 83 p...
How to Start a Mobile Money Agent Business in Kenya: M-Pesa, Airtel Money
Mobile money agent services are the physical backbone of Kenya's digital financial ecosystem, with over 250,000 agents facilitating billions of shillings in daily transactions. Starting an M-Pesa or A...