Karatasi · Ebooks

Practical guides for running your business in Kenya.

Plain-language ebooks on KRA compliance, payroll, rental income, and the everyday questions that come up when you're running a chama, SACCO, SME, or rental. Same first-principles approach as our templates — but written to read end-to-end.

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Each ebook is written specifically for Kenyan readers. Preview the first chapters before you buy.

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The Kenya Tax Survival Guide cover preview Coming soon
Tax & Compliance

The Kenya Tax Survival Guide

Plain-language walkthrough of PAYE, SHA, NSSF, Housing Levy and how the Finance Act 2026 changes your take-home pay.

Starting and Running a Chama cover preview Coming soon
Personal Finance

Starting and Running a Chama

A practical handbook for chama treasurers and members — bylaws, contribution structures, investment options, and how to keep records the right way.

Profitable Agribusiness in Kenya cover preview Coming soon
Agribusiness

Profitable Agribusiness in Kenya

From shamba to balance sheet — how to plan, cost, and run a small farm so it actually makes money. Maize, dairy, poultry, and horticulture.

The Kenyan Landlord Handbook cover preview Coming soon
Real Estate

The Kenyan Landlord Handbook

Everything a small landlord needs to know — MRI, tenancy agreements, rent collection, vacant units, and the day-to-day mechanics of running a rental.

The SACCO Treasurer Playbook cover preview Coming soon
SACCO & Cooperatives

The SACCO Treasurer Playbook

A reference for SACCO treasurers and committee members — share capital, loan books, dividends, SASRA compliance, and keeping your members' money safe.

Running Payroll for a Kenyan SME cover preview Coming soon
HR & Payroll

Running Payroll for a Kenyan SME

The payroll guide for the business owner who does it all — PAYE, SHA, NSSF, Housing Levy, P9s, P10s, and how to stop running it in your head.

M-Pesa for Business Mastery cover preview Coming soon
Digital Payments

M-Pesa for Business Mastery

Set up Paybill or Till the right way, reconcile every shilling, and stop losing money to weak processes. For shops, salons, schools, and online sellers.