March 03, 2026
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4 min read
How to Send Money to Kenya: Fees, Exchange Rates, and Speed (Simple Guide)
A practical, no-fluff guide to sending money to Kenya: compare fees vs exchange rates, choose M-Pesa/bank/cash payout, and avoid hidden costs.
money transfers
send money to kenya
remittances
mpesa
exchange rates
transfer fees
diaspora
personal finance
kenya
March 02, 2026
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11 min read
Dividend Investing on the NSE: Why Ziidi Trader Works for Income (and Fights Day Trading)
A practical, detailed guide to dividend investing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), how dividend schedules work, how taxes affect payouts, and why Ziidi Trader’s fee setup is built for long-term income—not rapid day trading.
ziidi trader
dividend investing
nse dividend stocks
mpesa investing
dividend income kenya
February 27, 2026
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6 min read
KRA 2026 Tax Regime in Kenya: A Survival Guide for Forex Traders, Freelancers, and Small Businesses
KRA 2026 tax regime survival guide for forex traders, freelancers, and small businesses covering eTIMS, PIN risks, turnover tax, withholding, and invoice compliance.
KRA
eTIMS
iTax
turnover tax
VAT
withholding tax
freelancers
forex
February 25, 2026
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7 min read
KPC IPO Update: Offer Hits Sh106.3B Target, Turns Oversubscribed as Uganda Locks 20.15% Stake
Kenya Pipeline’s IPO has reached the Sh106.3B target and is now oversubscribed, with institutions driving demand. Here’s what happens next, how allocation/refunds work, and why Uganda’s 20.15% stake matters.
kenya pipeline company
kpc ipo
nse
ziidi trader
uganda unoc
February 19, 2026
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4 min read
Kenya Pipeline IPO Extended: Is KPC Overpriced at KSh 9?
Kenya Pipeline IPO has been extended amid slower subscription at KSh 9.00. Is KPC overpriced? Here’s what the extension means for investors and the NSE.
kenya pipeline ipo
kpc ipo extension
kpc share price
nse ipo
kpc valuation
February 18, 2026
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9 min read
Complete Beginner Guide to Investing in Kenya (2026 Step-by-Step)
A complete 2026 beginner guide to investing in Kenya. Learn how to invest in MMFs, NSE shares, Treasury Bills, Bonds, and REITs step-by-step with low starting capital.
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money market funds kenya
treasury bonds kenya
buy shares kenya
nse trading kenya
February 16, 2026
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6 min read
NSE Settlement Explained: What T+3 Means (and Why Ziidi Trader Won’t Trade on Weekends)
A plain-English guide to how NSE trades actually settle after you click Buy/Sell in Ziidi Trader—what T+3 means, what happens between trade date and settlement, and the common reasons Ziidi Trader shows “not working” (like weekends and market hours).
nse settlement
t+3 meaning
ziidi trader not working
mpesa ziidi trader
kenya stocks
February 15, 2026
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4 min read
Ziidi Trader Fees Explained: Real Trade Cost Examples (2026)
Ziidi Trader fees are reported around ~1.5% per trade. Here’s what that means in real shillings, how much price movement you need to break even, and why activity is rising.
ziidi trader fees
ziidi trader cost
safaricom ziidi trader
nse trading fees
mpesa investing
February 14, 2026
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9 min read
KRA eTIMS in 2026: Merchant Tax Compliance Certificate, Expense Validation, and What Businesses Must Do Now
KRA is tying tax compliance to eTIMS data in 2026—through a new Merchant Tax Compliance Certificate and automated income/expense validation in iTax. Here’s what changes, who is affected, exemptions, and a practical compliance checklist.
KRA
eTIMS
iTax
VAT
Withholding Tax
Expense Validation
Tax Compliance Certificate
eCitizen
Petrol Stations
February 13, 2026
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13 min read
Kenya Government Bonds (Treasury Bonds): How They Work, Returns, Taxes, and How to Buy on DhowCSD
A complete, practical guide to Kenya Treasury bonds: how coupons and yields work, taxes, bond types (FXD/IFB/zero coupon), CBK auction process, and step-by-step instructions to invest via DhowCSD or through banks.
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government bonds kenya
cbk bonds
dhowcsd
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infrastructure bond kenya
fixed income kenya
February 12, 2026
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7 min read
Ziidi Trader Safaricom: How to Buy and Sell NSE Shares on M-PESA (Complete 2026 Guide)
Ziidi Trader by Safaricom allows Kenyans to buy and sell NSE shares directly through the M-PESA app. Learn how Ziidi Trader works, whether you need a CDS account, pricing options, risks, dividends, and how it compares to Ziidi Money Market Fund.
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February 11, 2026
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5 min read
How to Evaluate a REIT Before Investing: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Investors
A clear, practical guide to evaluating a Kenyan REIT before investing covering occupancy, debt, fees, distributions, and what really matters.
reits kenya
evaluating reits
real estate investing kenya
passive income kenya
portfolio analysis
February 10, 2026
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5 min read
REITs vs MMFs vs Bonds vs Equities in Kenya: How to Choose What Fits You
A clear, practical comparison of REITs, money market funds, bonds, and equities in Kenya — explaining how each works, where they fit, and what kind of investor they suit.
kenya investments
reits kenya
money market funds kenya
bonds kenya
equities kenya
portfolio allocation
February 10, 2026
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6 min read
How to Invest in a Kenyan REIT: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (2026)
A practical, plain-English walkthrough of how to invest in a Kenyan REIT in 2026 — from opening a CDS account to buying, earning distributions, and exiting.
kenya reits
reit investing
real estate investing kenya
passive income kenya
beginner investing
February 09, 2026
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8 min read
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Kenya: A Comprehensive Investor Guide
A neutral, in-depth guide to REITs in Kenya—how they work, regulation, types, risks, taxes, and how to evaluate them as an investor.
reits
real-estate
investing
nse
capital-markets
dividends
February 06, 2026
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2 min read
Ziidi Trader vs Money Market Funds in Kenya: Which Is Better for New Investors?
A clear comparison of Ziidi Trader and money market funds in Kenya, covering risk, returns, liquidity, and which option suits different investors.
ziidi-trader
money-market-funds
investing
mpesa
kenya
February 06, 2026
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4 min read
Ziidi Trader by Safaricom: How M-PESA Is Opening the NSE to Everyday Investors
Ziidi Trader allows Kenyans to buy and sell NSE shares directly from M-PESA, removing CDS barriers, lowering costs, and reshaping retail investing.
ziidi-trader
safaricom
mpesa
nse
investing
February 05, 2026
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7 min read
Money Market Funds in Kenya (2026 Guide): How MMFs Work, Current Yields, Risks, and How to Choose One
A practical 2026 guide to money market funds (MMFs) in Kenya—how they work, what drives yields, key risks, and a checklist for choosing the right fund.
mmf
unit-trusts
savings
t-bills
February 04, 2026
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4 min read
KRA Will Now Treat Unexplained Bank Deposits as Taxable Income: What It Means for Kenyans
KRA will now treat unexplained bank deposits as taxable income following a landmark Tax Appeals Tribunal ruling. Here’s what it means for Kenyan individuals, freelancers, and businesses.
tax
kra
banking
compliance
February 03, 2026
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6 min read
Kenya Pipeline IPO: Risks, Benefits, and What Investors Need to Know
A practical breakdown of the Kenya Pipeline IPO, covering offer price, timeline, key risks, and what Kenyan investors should realistically expect.
ipo
equities
capital-markets
investing
nse