Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 5 Nov 2026 Land-buying scams: how to spot themFake titles, double sales and pressure tactics cost buyers millions each year. Here are the common scams, the warning signs and the checks that protect your money.
• 4 Nov 2026 Selling a tenanted property: what to knowSelling a property with tenants in place raises questions about notice, deposits, rent, buyers and tax. Here is how to handle each step fairly and avoid disputes.
• 3 Nov 2026 Renovating for rent: which upgrades pay backNot every improvement raises rent enough to justify its cost. Here is how to choose upgrades that pay back, how to budget them and how they are treated for tax.
• 2 Nov 2026 How to finance a rental property: mortgage, cash or chamaBuying a rental takes a large sum. Here are the main ways to fund it, what each costs, what lenders look for and how to test whether the rent can carry the loan.
• 1 Nov 2026 Caretakers and property managers: roles, pay and oversightA good caretaker or manager protects your property and your income. A poor one can cost you both. Here is how to define the role, pay them properly and keep oversight.
• 31 Oct 2026 Understanding property valuation in KenyaA valuation affects what you pay, what you borrow and what tax you owe. Here is how valuers work, what different kinds of valuation are for and how to read a report.
• 30 Oct 2026 Landlord and tenant communication: habits that prevent problemsMost rental conflicts start as small misunderstandings that grew because nobody spoke or wrote clearly. Here are communication habits that keep a tenancy smooth.
• 29 Oct 2026 How to manage rent collection with mobile moneyMost tenants now pay rent by M-Pesa. Here is how to set up a clear system for collecting, matching and recording rent so nothing is missed and your tax records stay clean.
• 28 Oct 2026 Buying property with others: co-ownership basicsPooling money to buy land or a house can make it affordable, but it needs clear agreements. Here are the main forms of co-ownership, the questions to settle first and the costs.
• 27 Oct 2026 A repairs budget and sinking fund for landlordsRoofs, geysers and paint do not wait for a convenient month. A repairs budget and a sinking fund spread the cost, so a big bill never forces a sale or a loan.
• 26 Oct 2026 Short-term or long-term letting: which pays more?A furnished short stay can earn more per night, but long lets are steadier and simpler. Here is how to compare income, costs, tax and effort before choosing.
• 25 Oct 2026 Preparing a vacant unit for letting quicklyEvery empty week costs rent. Here is a checklist for making a vacant unit ready, presenting it well, finding the right tenant and signing them up with the right paperwork.