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Finance
Insurance Regulatory Authority Cracks Down on 23 Non-Compliant Insurers
The IRA has taken enforcement action against 23 insurance firms in Kenya's most sweeping regulatory crackdown in over a decade, targeting unpaid claims and capital shortfalls.
Kenya's Inflation Drops to 3.8%, Lowest in Five Years as Food Prices Stabilise
Kenya's year-on-year inflation fell to 3.8% in June 2026, the lowest reading since mid-2021, driven by easing food and fuel costs that are offering relief to millions of households.
Kenya's Savings and Credit Co-operative Sector Grows to 15 Million Members
Kenya's SACCO sector has reached a landmark 15 million members, cementing its role as the backbone of household financial resilience amid IMF-driven austerity.
How to File KRA Returns Online for First-Time Filers
Key takeawaysFocus topic: KRA returns online guideCovers: iTax, PIN, deadlines, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around KenyaNe…
Sending Money to Kenya: Remittance Options Compared 2026
Key takeawaysFocus topic: send money to Kenya remittanceCovers: M-Pesa, banks, fees, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ke…
How to Open a Bank Account in Kenya as a Resident
Key takeawaysFocus topic: open bank account KenyaCovers: documents, banks, mobile banking, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning aro…
Using M-Pesa as a Visitor: Registration and Safety Tips
Key takeawaysFocus topic: M-Pesa for visitors KenyaCovers: agents, limits, scams to avoid, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning aro…
Kenya Counties Warned Against Piling New Levies on Already Strained Taxpayers
The National Taxpayers Association has urged Kenya's 47 county governments to hold back on introducing new fees and levies as they finalise their Finance Bills, warning that fresh charges could wipe out the financial relief delivered at the national level through the Finance Act 2026.
Mortgages Are Not the Answer for Kenya's Housing Crisis, UN-Habitat Warns
A May 2026 UN-Habitat report has thrown cold water on Kenya's mortgage-driven housing agenda, warning that the model is fundamentally unsuited to a developing economy like Kenya's and disproportionately locks out low-income earners and informal sector workers from ever owning a home.