Economic Overview
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KENYA OVERVIEW – WORLD BANK
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/kenya/overview
Overview from the World Bank
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CIA – The World Factbook: Kenya
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ke.html
Kenya is the economic and transport hub of East Africa. Kenya’s real GDP growth has averaged around 5% for the past several years.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Economy & Industry — Kenya
http://www.our-africa.org/kenya/economy-industry
Kenya is East Africa’s industrial nerve-centre. Most business is in private hands, with foreign investment supporting the agricultural and mining sectors.
Establishing a Presence
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How to Register a Business Name in Kenya
http://softkenya.com/business/business-names-in-kenya/
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.
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Types of companies in Kenya
http://softkenya.com/business/types-of-companies-in-kenya/
Description of the four basic company types in Kenya.
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Business Registration – Kenya Embassy D.C
https://kenyaembassy.com/businessreg.html
Procedures for establishing a company in Kenya
Taxes
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Kenya Corporate Tax Rate | 2012-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/kenya/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 30 percent.
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Kenya Corporate – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Kenya-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
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.
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Kenya Personal Income Tax Rate | 2012-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/kenya/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 30 percent.
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Kenya – Taxes on personal income
http://www.taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HSU8
Non-resident employees are taxable only on their income earned from within Kenya or derived from Kenya.
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Kenya Sales Tax Rate | VAT 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/kenya/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 16 percent.
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VAT – Value Added Tax in Kenya | KRA
http://softkenya.com/kra/vat-value-added-tax-in-kenya/
VAT is a consumption tax charged on taxable goods and taxable services soldl provided locally or imported to Kenya
Visas
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Kenya – Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/kenya.html
See “Entry, Exit & Viasa Requirements” on this site
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Kenya Visa: Application,
https://kenya.visahq.com/
Visa application service for Kenya
Infrastructure
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Telecommunications in Kenya
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Kenya
Telecommunications in Kenya include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Telecommunications in Kenya | Mobile Phones in Nairobi
http://www.kenyan-kenya.com/telecommunications-kenyan-kenya.html#.VtWgfCsoM6Y
A listing of mobile phone providers in Nairobi
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Kenya Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Kenya/Transportation-Kenya-TG-C-1.html
166 tips on getting to and getting around Kenya from real travelers and locals.
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Getting around Kenya on local transport
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kenya/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Catching local transport in Kenya – transport tips on getting around Kenya like a local
Employer Obligations
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National Labour Law Profile: Kenya
http://www.ilo.org/ifpdial/information-resources/national-labour-law-profiles/WCMS_158910/lang--en/index.htm
See “Labour Rights in the Constitution” on this site
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Employment Law – Kenya
http://kenyaemploymentlaw.com/
Facts on employer/employee relations
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Unemployment in Kenya
http://softkenya.com/information/unemployment-in-kenya/
A commentary on unemployment in Kenya
Culture/Living
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Climate – Kenya Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/kenya/weather-climate-geography
Kenya climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.
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Climate – Weather in Kenya – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kenya/weather
The best time to go to Kenya, including current weather conditions, temperatures and rainfall
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Safety – Kenya – Safety & Security Travel Advice
https://www.safaribookings.com/kenya/safety
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
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Cost of Living in Kenya
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Kenya
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Kenya. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Kenya. 2016 prices
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/kenya
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world. Up-to-date cost of living comparisons!
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Business Etiquette – Kenya: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/kenya.html
Guide to Kenya and Kenyan culture, society, language, etiquette, manners and protocol.
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Business Etiquette – Kenya Etiquette
http://etiquette.wanderbat.com/l/29/Kenya
Dos and Don’ts of etiquette in Kenya
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Education – The Kenyan Education System
http://www.chalkboardkenya.org/chalkboard-kenya-programme/the-kenyan-programme/
The school follows the Kenyan primary school curriculum, which is similar in many ways to that in the UK.
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Holidays Kenya 2016
http://www.holiday-times.com/public-holidays-kenya/
List of National and Public Holidays in Kenya for the year 2016 with weekday and date.
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Holidays in Kenya – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/kenya/public-holidays
Full list of Kenya public and bank holidays.
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Demographics – Kenya Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/kenya/demographics_profile.html
Demographic statistics
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Demographics – CIA – The World Factbook: Kenya
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ke.html
Demographic facts and figures from the CIA
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Safety in Kenya | How safe is Kenya?
https://www.expertafrica.com/kenya/info/safety-in-kenya
What are the issues Kenya currently faces and do any of them have an impact on your visit?
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Education In Kenya: An Introduction
http://www.kenya-advisor.com/education-in-kenya.html
The basic school system for education in Kenya is the same as in many other western countries, including the United States.
Trade
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Kenya Customs Regulations
https://kenya.visahq.com/customs/
Kenya Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Export.gov
http://export.gov/kenya/frequentlyaskedquestions/index.asp
FAQs about import and export regulations
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WTO | Kenya – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/kenya_e.htm
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.
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Kenya Trade Agreements
http://softkenya.com/information/kenya-trade-agreements/
Kenya is signatory to various agreements aimed at enhancing trade amongst member states.
Housing and Rentals
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Housing Nairobi, property in Nairobi
http://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa/kenya/nairobi/
Find an accommodation, rent a house in Nairobi
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Kenya Corporate Housing
http://kenya.biz-stay.com/
Find short-term furnished apartments and extended stay hotels
Travel
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MagicalKenya The Official Kenya Destination Website
http://www.magicalkenya.com/
Official travel and tourism guide by the Kenya Tourist Board.
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Kenya – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kenya
A listing of top sites and experiences in Kenya