Finance
US Federal Reserve Bank Holidays: 2026 and 2027
US holidays can affect international payments involving American banks. The table follows the Federal Reserve Bank holiday calendar, not a guarantee that every commercial-bank branch is…
International Trade
Business
List of Licensed Customs Agents in Kenya
Need someone to clear your goods at the port, airport or a border point? In Kenya, only customs agents licensed by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)…
Business
How to Send Goods to Kenya from the UK
Sending goods from the UK to Kenya? Your first big decision is time versus money. Air freight is fast but expensive, especially for bulky items. Sea…
Business
How to Import Goods into Kenya: Documents, Taxes and Clearance
To import commercial goods into Kenya, confirm that the products are permitted, check the applicable standards and approvals before shipment, prepare the customs documents and arrange…
International Trade
South Africa Visa Requirements for Kenyan Passport Holders
Kenyan ordinary-passport holders do not need to apply for a South African visa for qualifying short visits, subject to a maximum of 90 days per year.…
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…
International Trade
How to Import Goods from China or Dubai through Eastleigh
An Eastleigh cargo or consolidation service can arrange transport, but it does not remove customs obligations. Before buying goods in China or Dubai, establish who will…
International Trade
How to Invest in Kenya: Business Registration and Investor Services
To establish a business investment in Kenya, research the project, choose and register an appropriate business structure, identify its tax and licensing obligations, and obtain any…