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County business permits and licences: staying compliant
Every business needs a county single business permit, and many sectors need additional licences. A practical overview.
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Tax
Capital gains tax when you sell land or shares in Kenya
Selling property triggers capital gains tax on the gain, payable before transfer. How it is calculated and what is exempt.
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Defamation in Kenya: when a post or statement is unlawful
Social media has made defamation claims more common. What a claimant must prove, and the defences available.
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Digital lenders in Kenya: what the rules say about you
Digital credit providers must be licensed by the Central Bank and may not shame borrowers. Your protections explained.
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Using the Access to Information Act to get public records
Citizens have a constitutional right to information held by the State. How to make a request and what to do if refused.
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Startup funding in Kenya: SAFEs, convertible notes, equity
How startups typically raise their first rounds and the documents investors expect to see.
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