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Kenyan ballot paper being placed in a clear electoral box
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Kenya's New IEBC in 2026: The Ethekon Commission, the Court Battles, and Why It Matters for the 2027 Election

After more than two years without a quorum, Kenya finally has a reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in office. The Ethekon Commission inherits voter register cleaning, boundary delimitation, diaspora voter expansion, and the 2027 general election itself.

May 24, 2026 7 min read
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Kenyan smallholder farming setting representing the rabbit-farming sub-sector
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Commercial Rabbit Farming in Kenya: A Deep Guide to Breeds, RABAK, Housing Systems, Feed Economics and the Real Path to KSh 30,000-100,000 Monthly Income

Rabbit farming in Kenya delivers KSh 30,000-100,000 monthly income on small acreage with low capital. A deep guide to RABAK membership, breeds, housing, feed, and the meat market dynamics.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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Kenyan national ID card and biometric registration
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Maisha Namba in 2026: Progress, Backlog, and What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the Digital ID Rollout

Two-and-a-half years after launch, Maisha Namba has cleared the legacy backlog of more than 600,000 ID cards, hit 90 per cent birth e-notification, and started national rollout of the chip-enabled Maisha Card. Diaspora Kenyans abroad need to know how to apply, what to bring, and what changes for them.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Central Bank of Kenya headquarters building in Nairobi
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CBK Holds the CBR at 8.75% in 2026: What the New Rate Cycle Means for Diaspora Borrowers, Savers, and Investors

The Central Bank of Kenya cut the CBR ten consecutive times before pausing at 8.75 percent in April 2026. The shift to a KESONIA-based pricing model and lower commercial bank rates change the calculus for diaspora mortgages, fixed deposits, and SACCO loans.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenyan judicial building representing the Small Claims Court framework
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How the Small Claims Court Works in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Self-Representation Guide to the 60-Day Resolution Under the Small Claims Court Act, 2016

Kenya's Small Claims Court resolves civil disputes up to KSh 1,000,000 within 60 days, with simplified rules and self-representation allowed. A step-by-step guide for ordinary Kenyans.

May 24, 2026 10 min read
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Fuel pump nozzles at a Kenyan filling station in 2026
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Kenya Fuel Prices May 2026: How the EPRA Pump Review, Matatu Strike, and Tax Stack Affect Diaspora Families

Kenya's May 2026 pump prices hit record highs, triggered a nationwide matatu strike, and forced an unusual mid-cycle EPRA recalculation. For diaspora Kenyans funding households back home, the changes filter directly into rent, food, school fees, and remittance pressure.

May 24, 2026 8 min read
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Kenyan urban setting where premium dog breeds are increasingly in demand
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Commercial Dog Breeding in Kenya: A Deep Guide to the East Africa Kennel Club, Pedigree Registration, German Shepherd, Rottweiler and Boerboel Economics

Premium puppies in Kenya sell for KSh 30,000 to KSh 150,000 with rare breeds higher. A deep guide to commercial dog breeding, EAKC pedigree registration, and the real economics of the kennel business.

May 24, 2026 9 min read
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Pastoral community in Kenya representing the country's sheep-rearing economy
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Commercial Sheep Farming in Kenya: A Deep Guide to Dorper, Red Maasai, Merino and Hampshire Down Breeds, Mutton Markets, Wool Economics and the Real Profit Math

Kenya has roughly 19 million sheep with mutton fetching KSh 600-1,100 per kg in urban markets. A deep guide to Dorper, Red Maasai, Merino and Hampshire Down breeds and the real economics of the sector.

May 24, 2026 10 min read
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Supreme Court of Kenya representing the judicial system that issues letters of administration
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How to Apply for Letters of Administration in Kenya: A Step-By-Step Guide to Petitioning the High Court Under the Law of Succession Act

When a Kenyan dies without a will, the family petitions the High Court for Letters of Administration. A step-by-step guide to the succession process under the Law of Succession Act.

May 24, 2026 10 min read
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