Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

Plain-English articles on Kenyan taxes, payroll and compliance.

• 5 Nov 2026 Negotiating with overseas suppliers: prices, terms and qualityA good deal with a supplier is more than the lowest price. Here is how to prepare, what to negotiate, how to use samples and volume, and how to keep relationships healthy.
• 4 Nov 2026 Import permits and licences: which agency for which productDifferent products need approval from different agencies, and getting it wrong delays cargo. Here is a practical map of the types of permits and how to find out which you need.
• 3 Nov 2026 Understanding EAC rules of origin and duty-free tradeGoods made in East Africa can move between member countries with little or no duty, if they qualify. Here is how origin rules work, what proof you need and common pitfalls.
• 2 Nov 2026 How to handle a damaged or short-delivered shipmentCargo does not always arrive as ordered. Here is what to do in the first hours, how to document the loss, who to notify and how to claim from the carrier, supplier or insurer.
• 1 Nov 2026 Importing clothes and textiles: duty and classificationClothing and fabric imports are popular and competitive. Here is how classification, valuation, second-hand rules and quality checks affect your costs and your risk.
• 31 Oct 2026 Importing food and beverages: permits, inspections and labellingFood imports face more checks than most goods. Here is how permits, inspections, shelf life and labelling work, and how to avoid cargo being held or rejected.
• 30 Oct 2026 How to import furniture and home goodsFurniture is bulky, fragile and easy to underprice. Here is how duty is worked out, how to ship and protect it, and how to price it for the Kenyan market.
• 29 Oct 2026 How to import vehicle spare parts: duty, standards and checksSpare parts are among the most imported goods in Kenya and among the most often held up. Here is how duty is worked out, which standards apply and how to avoid fakes.
• 28 Oct 2026 Your first shipment: a small-budget import planYou do not need a container to start importing. Here is a step-by-step plan for a first small order, from choosing the product to selling the last unit and learning from it.
• 27 Oct 2026 Marine cargo insurance for importers explainedIf a ship sinks, a container falls or goods are stolen, who pays? Cargo insurance transfers that risk. Here is what it covers, what it costs and how to claim.
• 26 Oct 2026 How to plan container loading and reduce freight costFreight is charged by space and weight, so how you load matters. Here is how to choose between full and shared containers, pack efficiently and avoid paying for empty air.
• 25 Oct 2026 Importing for an online shop: from order to customerSelling imported goods online adds steps between the supplier and the customer. Here is the whole chain, with the costs, taxes and records that decide whether you make money.