Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 25 Oct 2026 From budget day to payslip: how announcements reach youA tax proposal on budget day takes several steps to appear on your payslip or invoice. Here is the journey, who does what at each step and how to know when a change is real.
• 25 Oct 2026 How to read a KRA assessment letter line by lineAn assessment letter can be alarming, but it follows a pattern. Here is how to read each part, check the figures and decide whether to pay, query or object.
• 24 Oct 2026 How to run a month-end close for a small businessA month-end close turns a pile of transactions into numbers you can trust. Here is a simple checklist for reconciling, accruing and reviewing before you read the results.
• 24 Oct 2026 How to read a bill of lading and a packing listTwo documents decide whether your cargo clears smoothly. Here is what each one shows, the fields to check and the mismatches that cause delays and extra charges.
• 24 Oct 2026 What to do if you are paid below the minimum wageMinimum wages are set by law for different jobs and places. Here is how to check whether you are underpaid, what to gather and how to raise it with your employer.
• 24 Oct 2026 How to prepare for Finance Bill season: a planning calendarEach year brings a Finance Bill, and decisions about pay, prices and cash cannot wait for the headlines. Here is a calendar for preparing before, during and after the process.
• 24 Oct 2026 A year of tax deadlines for individuals in KenyaIndividuals have fewer deadlines than businesses, but missing one still costs money. Here is a month-by-month view of what to file, pay and check through the year.
• 24 Oct 2026 How to set the right rent for your propertyToo high and the unit stays empty; too low and you lose income every month. Here is how to research the market, adjust for features and test your price.
• 23 Oct 2026 What you are owed when you resign: a final dues checklist for KenyaSalary, leave pay, notice pay, service pay and other amounts due when you leave a job, how they are taxed, and what to do if the employer delays.