Public Service Guides & Checklists
What KRA, eCitizen, NTSA, SHA and HELB processes involve, which one you need, and what to watch out for.
What late KRA filing really costs you
Missed the 30 June deadline? See how the KRA late filing penalty and interest add up, why nil filers get fined too, and how to stop the bill growing.
Nil returns or income tax returns: which one is yours?
Not sure whether to file nil returns or a full return? Learn who qualifies for nil returns in Kenya, when a P9 changes it, and the cost of picking wrong.
Lost your KRA PIN or iTax password? Your options
Forgot your KRA PIN or locked out of iTax? See why it happens, what KRA needs to give access back, and when the email on file is the real problem.
Tax Compliance Certificate: when you'll be asked for one
Tenders, jobs and licences ask for a tax compliance certificate in Kenya. Learn what it proves, how long it lasts, and what stops KRA from issuing it.
The smart driving licence, explained for drivers
Still on the old red licence? What the smart driving licence in Kenya changes, who must switch, how renewal works, and the risk of driving without one.
Buying a used car? The paperwork checks that protect you
Before paying for a used car, check who owns it, any loan on the logbook and what NTSA holds. How an NTSA vehicle search and transfer protect your money.
Logbook trouble: duplicates, delays and their causes
Lost logbook, transfer stuck, wrong details? The usual causes, what a duplicate logbook in Kenya involves, and what NTSA needs before each one is fixed.
Business name or limited company: which suits you?
Sole trader or Ltd? Compare liability, tax, cost, tenders and banking to choose between a business name vs limited company in Kenya before you register.
Why business names get rejected, and how to pick one
Most rejected names break a few simple rules. What the Registrar checks in a business name search in Kenya, words to avoid, and how to pick a good name.
Certificate of Good Conduct: who asks and how long it lasts
Employers, visas and licences ask for a DCI certificate. Its certificate of good conduct validity, why some reject older ones, and what slows it down.
Late birth registration: why it blocks ID, passport and school
No birth certificate? Why late birth registration in Kenya matters for an ID, a passport, exams and inheritance, and the papers the registry asks for.
Which Kenyan passport do you need?
Choosing between Kenya passport types? Who needs more pages, how long a passport lasts, what differs for children, and when to renew instead of apply.
Dual citizenship in Kenya: who qualifies, what changes
Kenyan with another passport? Who can hold dual citizenship in Kenya, what it means for land, jobs and travel, and the papers the declaration needs.
SHA vs NHIF: what changed for you and your family
NHIF is now SHA. SHA vs NHIF explained: what the new contribution means for employed and self-employed people, and how dependants are covered.
NSSF contributions under the new rates: who pays what
NSSF contribution rates explained for employees, employers and the self-employed: Tier I, Tier II, the yearly limits, and what missed monthly returns mean.
HELB clearance certificate: why employers ask for it
Public jobs and promotions often need a HELB clearance certificate. What it proves, how loan status affects it, and what to do if repayments are behind.
KUCCPS revision: how placement works and why first choices fail
Did not get your course? How KUCCPS cut-off points and cluster weights work, why first choices fail, and how to choose better in the KUCCPS revision.
TSC number: what new teachers need before applying
A TSC number comes before any teaching job. Who qualifies, what TSC checks in a TSC number application, why some are delayed, and what to do meanwhile.
Chapter Six clearance: the certificates a government job needs
Shortlisted for a public job? The KRA, HELB, DCI, EACC and CRB papers for Chapter Six clearance, how long each takes, and how to get them all on time.
Why a cyber café can put your ID and passwords at risk
Shared computers keep ID scans, saved passwords and downloads. The cyber café safety risks for KRA or eCitizen work, and safer ways to get it done.