Overview from the World Bank

Kenya is the economic and transport hub of East Africa. Kenya’s real GDP growth has averaged around 5% for the past several years.

Kenya is East Africa’s industrial nerve-centre. Most business is in private hands, with foreign investment supporting the agricultural and mining sectors.

Registering a sole proprietorship or a partnership is easy. All you need is to choose a business name and apply to the Registrar-General for registration. But for a limited company you need the services of a lawyer to register it. 

Description of the four basic company types in Kenya.

Procedures for establishing a company in Kenya

The Corporate Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 30 percent.

Resident companies are taxable in Kenya on income accrued or derived from Kenya. Resident companies with business activities outside Kenya are also taxed on income derived from business activities outside of Kenya.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 30 percent.

Non-resident employees are taxable only on their income earned from within Kenya or derived from Kenya.

The Sales Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 16 percent.

VAT is a consumption tax charged on taxable goods and taxable services soldl provided locally or imported to Kenya

See “Entry, Exit & Viasa Requirements” on this site

Visa application service for Kenya

Telecommunications in Kenya include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

A listing of mobile phone providers in Nairobi

166 tips on getting to and getting around Kenya from real travelers and locals.

Catching local transport in Kenya – transport tips on getting around Kenya like a local

See “Labour Rights in the Constitution” on this site

Facts on employer/employee relations

A commentary on unemployment in Kenya

Kenya climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.

The best time to go to Kenya, including current weather conditions, temperatures and rainfall

More than a million tourists visit Kenya every year and most visits are trouble-free. By avoiding the Kenya-Somali border area, Kenya can be considered a safe travel destination

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Kenya. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world. Up-to-date cost of living comparisons!

Guide to Kenya and Kenyan culture, society, language, etiquette, manners and protocol. 

Dos and Don’ts of etiquette in Kenya

The school follows the Kenyan primary school curriculum, which is similar in many ways to that in the UK.

List of National and Public Holidays in Kenya for the year 2016 with weekday and date.

Full list of Kenya public and bank holidays.

Demographic statistics

Demographic facts and figures from the CIA

What are the issues Kenya currently faces and do any of them have an impact on your visit? 

The basic school system for education in Kenya is the same as in many other western countries, including the United States.

Kenya Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

FAQs about import and export regulations

This site provides key information on Kenya’s participation in the WTO. Kenya has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 5 February 1964.

Kenya is signatory to various agreements aimed at enhancing trade amongst member states.

Find an accommodation, rent a house in Nairobi

Find short-term furnished apartments and extended stay hotels

Official travel and tourism guide by the Kenya Tourist Board.

A listing of top sites and experiences in Kenya