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Make cleaner decisions before you borrow, import, save or price something.

These long-form guides explain the numbers behind the calculators on Plan Calc: PAYE, loans, car import duty, VAT, SACCOs, chama savings, KPLC tokens, fuel costs, money market funds and Treasury bonds.

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Loans

Boda Boda Loan Calculator Kenya: How Much Will You Repay Per Day, Week or Month?

Estimate repayments before signing a motorcycle loan and understand the daily pressure on rider income.

Loans

Boda Boda Financing in Kenya: Deposit, Daily Repayments and Total Cost Explained

A practical guide to deposits, ownership, fuel, maintenance and the real cost of boda boda asset finance.

Phone loans

Phone Loan Calculator Kenya: Daily, Weekly and Monthly Repayment Examples

Compare lipa pole pole phone repayments with cash purchase so the device does not quietly become expensive debt.

Phone loans

Lipa Pole Pole Phones in Kenya: How Smartphone Financing Really Works

Understand deposits, locked devices, payment schedules, total repayment and when phone financing makes sense.

Debt planning

Boda Boda Loan and Phone Loan Together: How Much Debt Is Too Much?

Use a simple cash-flow test before stacking motorcycle, phone, fuel and family obligations.

Car imports

BE FORWARD Kenya Review: How to Buy, Pay and Estimate Import Duty

What Kenyan buyers should check on listings, invoices, C&F prices, CRSP and KRA duty before paying.

Car imports

SBT Japan Kenya Review: How It Works, Pros, Cons and Import Cost Checklist

How to evaluate SBT Japan listings, compare total landed cost and avoid common import surprises.

Car imports

Goo-net Exchange Kenya Review: Searching Japanese Used Cars Before Importing

Use Japanese stock listings wisely and compare vehicle age, condition, CRSP and shipping assumptions.

Car imports

BE FORWARD vs SBT Japan: Which Used Car Export Site Is Better for Kenya?

A buyer-friendly comparison of search experience, invoices, support, stock and cost planning.

Car imports

How to Avoid Scams When Buying a Japanese Used Car Online from Kenya

A due-diligence checklist before sending money to an exporter, agent or marketplace seller.

PAYE

PAYE Calculator Kenya: How to Calculate Your Net Salary Step by Step

Break down PAYE, statutory deductions and take-home salary using practical payslip examples.

PAYE

Gross Salary vs Net Salary in Kenya: What Actually Reduces Your Payslip?

Know the difference before negotiating a job offer or comparing two salaries.

VAT

VAT Calculator Kenya: VAT Inclusive vs VAT Exclusive Prices Explained

Learn how to add or remove VAT from invoices, quotes and product prices.

Business tax

VAT vs Turnover Tax in Kenya: What Small Businesses Should Understand

A plain-English comparison for business owners trying to price and stay compliant.

Biashara

Business Pricing Calculator Kenya: Markup, VAT and Profit Margin

Build a selling price that covers costs, taxes, mobile money charges and profit.

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More guides planned around Kenyan search demand

Salary and tax

PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy, VAT, Turnover Tax, eTIMS and small business pricing.

Loans and affordability

Personal loans, car loans, boda boda loans, mobile phone financing, SACCO lending and debt planning.

Vehicle imports

CRSP, KRA duty, Japanese exporters, C&F, depreciation timing, port fees and total landed cost.

Saving and investing

MMFs, Treasury bills, bonds, SACCO dividends, chama investment growth and emergency funds.