Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 21 Oct 2026 Why imports get delayed at the port in Kenya, and how to avoid itThe most common causes of clearing delays: documents, valuation queries, missing permits, payment errors and storage fees, with a prevention checklist.
• 21 Oct 2026 Per diem and staff meals exemptions raised: what employers should knowThe tax-free daily per diem rose to KES 10,000 from July 2025, the staff meals exemption to KES 5,000 a month from December 2024, and post-retirement medical costs are now a capped deduction.
• 21 Oct 2026 Should you buy a home or keep renting in Kenya? A numbers-first guideCompare the true monthly cost of renting and buying, including deposit, loan interest, stamp duty, land rates and repairs, and learn when each option wins.
• 21 Oct 2026 VAT invoices and quotations in Kenya: what to include and common mistakesThe details a valid tax invoice must show, how to treat quotations, credit notes and discounts, and how eTIMS affects what you issue and receive.
• 21 Oct 2026 Tax for Kenyans working remotely for foreign employersHow Kenya taxes a resident who is paid by a company abroad, how to register and file, when instalment tax applies and how to avoid double tax.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to ask for a pay rise and see what you will actually keepA pay rise is taxed at your highest rate, so the gain is smaller than the headline. Here is how to prepare your case, ask well and work out your real increase.
• 20 Oct 2026 Working out your profit on imported goods after all costsThe supplier's price is only the start. Duty, VAT, freight, clearing, storage and currency all reduce the margin. Here is how to cost an import properly and price it to make a profit.
• 20 Oct 2026 Common rental disputes and how to prevent themMost landlord and tenant disagreements fall into a few types: rent, repairs, deposits, noise and entry. Here is how each starts and how clear habits stop it growing.
• 20 Oct 2026 Insuring a rental property: what to cover and what to askA fire, a flood or a liability claim can wipe out years of rent. Here is what landlord insurance covers, what it usually excludes and how to choose a policy.
• 20 Oct 2026 Tracking your shipment from order to delivery: a stage-by-stage checklistAn import passes through a dozen stages between the supplier's factory and your door. Here is a checklist for each stage, what can go wrong and who you should be talking to.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to stay informed about KRA notices and system changesMissing a KRA notice can mean a missed deadline or a penalty. Here is how to receive the right information, verify it is genuine and act on it in time.
• 20 Oct 2026 Buying off-plan property in Kenya: the risks and the checks to runHow off-plan purchases work, the questions to ask the developer, how to protect your payments and what taxes and costs follow when the unit is finished.