Free Business Guides for Kenya

In-depth guides on KRA eTIMS compliance, M-Pesa integration, POS system selection, and running a business in Kenya. Written for business owners, accountants, and developers.

Tax ComplianceMost Popular
25 min readUpdated March 2026

The Complete Guide to KRA eTIMS Compliance (2026)

Everything Kenyan businesses need to know about eTIMS: registration, invoice requirements, VAT rates, penalties, POS integration, M-Pesa reconciliation, and a printable compliance checklist.

DeveloperTechnical
30 min readUpdated February 2026

M-Pesa POS Integration Developer Guide

Complete technical guide to integrating M-Pesa with POS systems via the Daraja API. Covers STK Push, C2B, B2C, callback handling, error codes, and production best practices with Node.js and Python examples.

Payments
10 min readUpdated February 2026

M-Pesa STK Push vs Till Number: Which to Use?

Detailed comparison of M-Pesa payment methods for POS businesses. When to use STK Push (merchant-initiated) vs Till Number (customer-initiated), fees, speed, and reconciliation.

POS ReviewsComparison
15 min readUpdated February 2026

POS Systems in Kenya: EliteTeQ vs Pesapal vs SimbaPOS

Side-by-side comparison of the top POS systems available in Kenya. Covers pricing, features, KRA eTIMS compliance, M-Pesa integration, multi-branch support, and offline capabilities.

Local
12 min readUpdated February 2026

Nairobi vs Mombasa: POS Requirements Compared

City-by-city comparison of POS needs for Kenya's two largest business hubs. Covers payment preferences, industry mix, connectivity, and business environment differences.

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