Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about FinancePulse calculators, statutory data guidelines, and financial analytics.

What is FinancePulse? +

FinancePulse is Kenya's premier financial intelligence engine and interactive planning suite. We build modern, highly accurate calculators and generate professional news analysis focusing on tax compliance (KRA), personal investments (Money Market Funds, Treasury Bills), banking products, and mobile transaction costs (Safaricom M-Pesa, Airtel Money).

Where does the financial data and statutory rates come from? +

All statutory calculations, interest yield comparisons, and transaction fees are updated programmatically from respective official channels:

  • Taxation & Payroll: Directly matches the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) income tax tiers (PAYE), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) 2.75% rules, and Housing Levy 1.5% guidelines.
  • Forex & Yields: Exchange rates and Treasury Bill yields are fetched dynamically from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
  • Mobile Money: Transaction tariffs are checked against Safaricom M-Pesa and Airtel Kenya official schedules.
Are the calculators free, and is my data saved? +

Yes. All of our utility calculators are 100% free to use. We prioritize user privacy: all calculation operations are processed entirely inside your local browser via Javascript. We never capture, record, store, or transmit your income, debt, or transaction inputs to any servers.

How often is the financial information updated? +

Our background scraping engine runs daily to parse currency rates and treasury yields from CBK. Any statutory legal shifts in Kenya (like KRA updates, Housing Levy thresholds, or M-Pesa rate tariffs) are updated manually and verified by our editorial desk immediately upon gazettement.

Can I embed FinancePulse widgets on my website or app? +

We are currently developing a developer API and embeddable iframe components. If you are interested in integrating our Kenyan PAYE, M-Pesa, or MMF calculators into your website or payroll dashboard, please contact us at desk@financepulse.co.ke.

⚖️ Disclaimer: The calculations, analytical comparisons, and articles served on FinancePulse are for general educational purposes only. They do not constitute formal tax, legal, or investment advice. While we verify all data against official sources, financial regulations and tariffs are subject to legislative adjustments. Consult a certified public accountant (CPA) or licensed financial advisor before making binding decisions.
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