Kenya business statistics, with sources
The Kenya business numbers people quote without a source, gathered here with the primary source and period for every figure. Drawn from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and KRA. No roundups, no guesses.
Up-to-date Kenya mobile money statistics from the Central Bank of Kenya: registered accounts, active agents, monthly transactions and value. Sourced, with the period for each figure.
View statisticsHow many micro, small and medium enterprises are in Kenya, licensed versus unlicensed, from the KNBS MSME survey. Sourced figures for the SME sector that powers the economy.
View statisticsThe Kenya tax figures every business needs: the 16% VAT rate, the KES 8 million VAT registration threshold, the eTIMS invoice fee and the penalty for non-compliance. Sourced to KRA and the VAT Act.
View statisticsKenya payroll figures with sources: the formal wage bill and employment from KNBS, plus the statutory deduction rates (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy) from KRA. Every figure cited.
View statisticsSourced Kenya finance figures: GDP growth from KNBS, and the Central Bank Rate, inflation and average bank lending rate from the Central Bank of Kenya. Each figure dated and cited.
View statisticsSourced Kenya retail figures from KNBS: wholesale and retail trade employment, the services share of GDP, and overall economic growth. The numbers behind the shop economy, cited.
View statisticsThese are the national numbers. The ones that decide whether your business works are your own, and most Kenyan businesses cannot produce them on demand. Veira records every sale as it happens, so your figures are always there when you need them.
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