Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 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.
• 27 Oct 2026 KRA public notices, practice notes and rulings: what they areKRA communicates in several formats, and they carry different weight. Here is what each one is, how to find it, how much you can rely on it and when to ask for a ruling.
• 27 Oct 2026 How to forecast sales for a new product or shopWith no history, a sales forecast is an educated guess. Here is a method that makes the guess better: start from customers, test the assumptions and update as real sales arrive.
• 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.
• 27 Oct 2026 How to check and correct your iTax profileWrong details on iTax cause missed notices, rejected returns and unmatched payments. Here is how to review your profile, fix common errors and keep it current.
• 26 Oct 2026 A year-end compliance checklist for individualsThe end of the year is a good moment to tidy your tax affairs before the new year starts. Here is a checklist covering your PIN, records, payments, reliefs and filing preparation.
• 26 Oct 2026 How to challenge an unexplained deduction from your salarySome deductions are required by law and some are not allowed at all. Here is how to tell which is which, how to ask for an explanation and what to do if it is not given.
• 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.
• 26 Oct 2026 Tax residency in Kenya: what it means and why it mattersWhether you are a tax resident affects what you pay, what income is taxed and which reliefs you can claim. Here is how residency is generally decided and what to check.
• 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.
• 26 Oct 2026 KPIs every small business owner should trackYou cannot manage what you do not measure, but too many numbers just confuse. Here are the handful of measures that tell a small business whether it is healthy.
• 25 Oct 2026 How to cut business costs without hurting qualityCutting costs the wrong way loses customers. Here is a method for finding the savings that do not hurt, from supplier terms and waste to energy and tax timing.