Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 29 Oct 2026 How to read your employment offer letter and benefits scheduleAn offer letter lists a lot of numbers and promises. Here is how to read the pay, benefits, conditions and small print, and what to clarify before you accept.
• 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.
• 29 Oct 2026 Tax compliance certificate vs PIN certificate: what is the difference?People often mix up the PIN certificate and the tax compliance certificate. They prove different things and are used for different purposes. Here is how each works.
• 29 Oct 2026 How to know if a tax rumour is trueEvery year rumours about new taxes spread faster than the facts. Here is a simple method for checking a claim, finding the source and deciding whether to act.
• 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 Planning for a career break or unpaid leaveA career break can mean study, family care or a business start. Here is how to plan the money, protect your contributions and agree the terms with your employer.
• 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.
• 28 Oct 2026 Petty cash and imprest: how to control small spendingSmall cash payments are where money leaks. An imprest system gives a fixed float, a voucher for every payment and a regular top-up, so you can see where every shilling goes.
• 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.
• 28 Oct 2026 Keeping your personal finances and tax in order with ExcelA few simple Excel sheets can track income, spending, savings and tax for a household. Here is a practical set-up and a monthly routine that takes about twenty minutes.
• 28 Oct 2026 Bookkeeping in the eTIMS era: what changed day to dayElectronic invoicing has changed how invoices, receipts and expenses are issued and kept. Here is what that means for your daily bookkeeping, supplier habits and records.
• 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.