Business
How to Become a Licensed Clearing Agent in Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) licenses customs clearing agents. Registering a clearing and forwarding company does not, on its own, authorise it to operate as a…
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Business
How to Become a Government Supplier in Kenya
Supplying the Kenyan government requires a properly registered business and compliance with the requirements of each procurement. Registration creates eligibility; it does not guarantee an order…
Banking
List of Licensed Forex Bureaus in Kenya
Need to change dollars, pounds or euros into shillings (or the other way round)? A licensed forex bureau usually gives you a better rate than the…
Business
How to Use X (Twitter) for a Business in Kenya
X, formerly Twitter, can be one channel for answering customers and sharing business updates. Start with a clear purpose, such as handling enquiries or bringing interested…
Business
How to Use Facebook Pages for Business in Kenya
Is your Kenyan business on Facebook? If not, you are missing out on a cheap way to reach new customers and build a brand people recognise.…
Business
How to Invest in the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), which many people still call the Nairobi Stock Exchange, is where shares of Kenya’s listed companies and many bonds are bought…
Business
List of Licensed Stock Brokers in Kenya
Want to buy shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)? You cannot walk into the exchange and buy them yourself. You need a stockbroker or investment…
Business
How to Advertise Your Business Online Using Google
Radio, TV, newspaper and billboard adverts can eat up a small business’s budget in one go, and you never really know who saw them. Online advertising…
Business
How to Create a Website for Your Business Cheaply
If you run a business and you still do not have a website, it is time. Kenyans now use the internet to find businesses, compare prices…
Business
How to Get a Logo for Your Business or Website
A useful logo should be readable, suit your business and work in the places you intend to use it. You can hire a designer or create…
Business
Business Plan Checklist for a Small Business
A business plan is useful only if its claims and figures stand up to checking. Use this checklist to review a draft before sharing it with…
Banking
SWIFT Codes for Kenyan Banks: Verified Selection
A SWIFT/BIC identifies an institution for financial messaging. A BIC has 8 or 11 characters; the optional final three characters identify a branch or organisational unit.…