The Entry Brief
Plain-English guides to entering and operating in Kenya, checked against the law as it stands and dated so you know how fresh they are.
Kenya payroll deductions in 2026: PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy
The five deductions every Kenyan payroll runs, who pays what, the monthly deadline and a worked example for a KES 150,000 salary.
Kenya work permits explained: classes, fees and documents
Which permit your people need, what it costs, what the Directorate asks for, and how to keep staff working while an application is processed.
Hiring in Kenya without a company: employer of record explained
How an employer of record works in Kenya, what it means for statutory costs, the risks to manage and when to set up your own entity.
The KenInvest Investment Certificate: who needs it and how to get it
What the certificate is, the USD 100,000 threshold for foreign investors, how KenInvest weighs an application and what the certificate unlocks.
SEZ or EPZ? Choosing the right zone in Kenya
How Kenya's Special Economic Zones and Export Processing Zones differ, what each offers in tax, and which one suits your business model.
Kenya's compliance calendar for foreign-owned companies
Every recurring filing a Kenyan company faces, from the 9th-of-the-month payroll remittances to annual returns, permit renewals and data protection certificates.
Sector licensing in Kenya: which regulator licenses what
A regulator-by-regulator index for foreign companies: who licenses finance, telecoms, energy, health, food, construction, transport and more.
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