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Finance
Personal and national finance in Kenya: banking, credit, taxes and money decisions explained clearly.
KRA Nets About Sh2.8 Trillion as Top Taxpayers List Draws Focus
The Kenya Revenue Authority's latest collections near Sh2.8 trillion have put a spotlight on the country's largest taxpayers and on how revenue performance shapes the national budget.
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…
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…
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…
Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Passes Parliament, Creating Legal Framework for Digital Assets
Kenya's Parliament has passed the Virtual Assets and Service Providers Act, creating Africa's most comprehensive domestic legal framework for cryptocurrency trading, custody, and digital asset issuance.
Kenya Revenue Authority Exceeds Half-Year Tax Collection Target by Ksh 18 Billion
The Kenya Revenue Authority collected Ksh 18 billion more than its half-year target, driven by expanded digital tax systems, improved VAT compliance, and aggressive enforcement on multinational firms.
Sh50 Billion Eurobond Buyback Reduces Kenya's External Debt Pressure
Kenya has completed a Sh50 billion Eurobond buyback, retiring a tranche of its costliest external commercial debt and signalling improved fiscal management to international creditors.
Kenya Shilling Strengthens to 125 Per Dollar as Current Account Deficit Narrows
The Kenya shilling has rallied to 125 per US dollar, its strongest level since 2022, as export earnings rise, remittances hold firm, and tourism revenues recover to post-pandemic highs.