The Karatasi blog

Practical guides for Kenyan business.

Articles on KRA tax, payroll, chamas, rental income, and the spreadsheets that make running a Kenyan business simpler.

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investing

How to Build a Monthly Passive Income from Kenyan Treasury bonds

Treasury bonds pay twice a year. A bond ladder fixes that — arranging six bonds so a coupon lands every month. Here's how to build one in Ke…

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Chama

How to Properly Manage a Chama: A Complete Guide for Kenyan Savings Groups

Most chamas in Kenya still rely on paper books and scattered WhatsApp messages — and it's the number one reason they fall apart. This step-b…

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Tax & Compliance

How to file MRI tax in Kenya: a complete guide for landlords (2026)

Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about Monthly Rental Income tax in 2026 — who pays, the 7.5% rate, filing on iTax, common mistakes,…