Business guides for Kenya
Practical, local guides for every stage of building a business in Kenya, from testing the idea to registering, funding, marketing, running and eventually exiting it. Written plainly, with real Kenyan context.
Idea & Validation
Test the idea before you spend. Validation, market research and choosing a niche that actually pays in Kenya.
More idea & validation guides coming soon.
Registration & Legal
Register the right structure, get the permits, and start clean with KRA, from sole proprietor to limited company.
How to register a business in Kenya as a foreigner
How to register a business in Kenya as a foreigner: ownership rules, the eCitizen steps, KRA PIN, permits and the sectors with local-shareholding rules.
How to register a limited company in Kenya online
How to register a limited company in Kenya online: a clear, practical, up-to-date guide for Kenyan business owners, with local context on KRA, M-Pesa, costs a
Funding & Finance
Loans, government funds, investors and cash flow. How to fund and finance a business in Kenya without losing control.
Marketing & Customers
Get customers on a small budget. Social, search, WhatsApp and local marketing that works for Kenyan businesses.
Operations & Growth
Run it well: staff, stock, pricing, tax and the systems that let a Kenyan business grow past the founder.
How to set up a POS system for a shop in Kenya
How to set up a POS system for a shop in Kenya: a clear, practical, up-to-date guide for Kenyan business owners, with local context on KRA, M-Pesa, costs and
How to file KRA returns for a small business
How to file KRA returns for a small business: a clear, practical, up-to-date guide for Kenyan business owners, with local context on KRA, M-Pesa, costs and th
Scaling & Exit
Scale, tender, export or hand over. How to grow big and how to leave well in Kenya.
More scaling & exit guides coming soon.
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