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Money, explained for Kenya.

Useful money stories should be easy to enter. Amka uses public data and primary sources, then turns them into clear visual explainers you can actually read.

AMKA guide to comparing special funds in Kenya
Special Funds · 4 Oct 2026

Special Funds in Kenya: 7 checks before you invest

Why strategy, lock-ins, fees, liquidity and downside risk matter before a high past return.

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MMFs · 3 Oct 2026

How long does an MMF withdrawal take in Kenya?

What same-day, next-day and T+2 wording can mean — and what to verify before relying on access speed.

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MMFs · 3 Oct 2026

MMF tax in Kenya: gross vs net returns

Why you should not automatically subtract 15% from every MMF rate you see.

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MMFs · 3 Oct 2026

MMF fees in Kenya: what to check

Management fees, rate basis, transaction costs and why headline yields are not always like-for-like.

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AMKA guide to money market fund minimum investments in Kenya
MMFs · 2 Oct 2026

MMF minimum investment Kenya: how much do you need?

Which tracked funds start from KSh100, KSh1,000, KSh5,000 and more — plus what to check beyond the entry amount.

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Amka guide to comparing the best money market funds in Kenya
MMFs · 2 Oct 2026

Best money market funds in Kenya 2026: how to compare

Current rates matter, but so do liquidity, minimums, fees, source dates and CMA status.

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Amka comparison of money market funds and Treasury Bills in Kenya
MMF vs T-Bills · 2 Oct 2026

Money Market Fund vs Treasury Bills in Kenya

Compare minimums, access, maturity, rate structure and liquidity side by side.

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Amka money market fund earnings calculator for Kenya
Calculator · 2 Oct 2026

How much will KSh100,000 earn in an MMF?

Enter any amount, rate and period to turn a percentage into an estimated shilling return.

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Saving · 1 Oct 2026

Sinking funds in Kenya: stop predictable bills becoming emergencies

Turn school fees, insurance, December travel and other known costs into manageable monthly amounts.

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Budgeting · 30 Sep 2026

How to budget your salary: the 30-minute payday reset

Give your income four jobs: bills, future you, weekly life and a buffer.

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Amka illustration representing strong demand for Kenya Treasury Bills
Treasury Bills · 18 Sep 2026

Kenya T-Bill demand jumps: what the latest auction shows

KSh42.72bn of bids chased KSh28bn offered, with the 91-day Bill drawing almost three times its offer.

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Amka illustration showing the KSh50,000 non-competitive Treasury Bill minimum in Kenya
Treasury Bills · 17 Sep 2026

Treasury Bills Kenya minimum investment: what KSh50,000 really means

The current CBK minimum, competitive vs non-competitive bids, DhowCSD and the September 2026 rate context.

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NSE · 16 Sep 2026

NSE market correction: KSh158bn lost in a week — what it means

The market pulled back after reaching a record high. See what changed, why blue-chip shares mattered and what market capitalisation really means.

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Digital assets · 15 Sep 2026

Is crypto legal in Kenya in 2026? New VASP rules explained

Kenya now has final rules for virtual asset service providers. What changed, who regulates the sector and what users should verify before trusting a platform.

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Investor safety · 14 Sep 2026

CMA flags 15 investment entities: full list and how to verify a fund

The regulator says 15 named entities lack the required licences or approvals. See the list and the checks to make before sending money.

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Amka illustration comparing KESONIA, CBR and variable-rate loan pricing in Kenya
Interest rates · 12 Sep 2026

KESONIA Kenya explained: current rate and loan pricing

What the 8.7513% overnight benchmark measures, why it tracks the CBR, and how it fits Kenya-shilling variable-rate loans.

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Treasury Bonds · 11 Sep 2026

Treasury Bond switch auction Kenya: what CBK’s latest result means

CBK accepted KES 11.02bn at an 11.1398% weighted average yield. See what a bond switch is, why price matters and how the result compares with August.

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KRA Tax Amnesty 2026 explainer showing principal tax payable and qualifying charges waived
Tax · 10 Sep 2026

KRA Tax Amnesty 2026: who qualifies and what gets waived

How the 100% waiver works, what remains payable, who is excluded and why 31 December matters.

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Illustration of Kenyan Treasury Bill rates
T-Bills · 9 Sep 2026

Treasury Bill rates Kenya: what the latest CBK rates mean

91-day 8.7687%, 182-day 8.9331% and 364-day 9.0737% — compared with inflation and maturity.

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Money update · Sep 2026

Kenya inflation is 6.6%: what rates say about your money

How current T-Bill, bank deposit, savings and lending rates compare with inflation — and what the spread actually means.

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MMFs · Beginner guide

What is a money market fund in Kenya?

How MMFs work, what the published yield means and what to compare beyond the headline percentage.

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T-Bills · Beginner guide

How Treasury Bills work in Kenya

91, 182 and 364 days, auctions, maturity and the questions to ask before tying up cash.

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SACCOs · Explained

SACCO dividend vs deposit rebate

Why two percentages can apply to two different balances — and why that matters when comparing returns.

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Compare · MMFs

Current MMF rate table

Published figures ordered highest to lowest, with dates and source links.

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Compare · SACCOs

Published SACCO dividends

Dividends on shares and deposit rebates shown separately.

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Taxes · Kenya

Tax numbers and calculators

Quick references and simplified calculators, with links back to KRA and Kenya Law.

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We use public facts, regulator releases and provider information to write original explainers. Source links stay visible so readers can verify the underlying information without losing the explanation.