Kenya: Tax

Kenya’s Finance Act, 2026 reshapes key tax rules for individuals, businesses and multinationals. Effective mainly from 1 July 2026, with phased changes from September 2026 and January 2027, it updates seven major tax and levy laws across Kenya.

The Appellant (KRA) initiated a compliance review on the Respondent (ICEA Lion General Limited) , a limited liability licensed to conduct insurance business in Kenya.

The General Tax Administration ("GTA") has announced that, due to technical challenges, implementation of the mandatory electronic invoicing...

Kenya's legal and regulatory landscape is undergoing significant transformation across multiple sectors, from the introduction of Africa's first dedicated technopolis legislation to the establishment of comprehensive cryptocurrency licensing requirements. The country is implementing major reforms in banking capitalisation, ending Kenya Power's retail electricity monopoly, and expanding its tax framework to capture digital financial services and indirect share transfers.

Kenya’s Finance Act, 2026 reshapes key tax rules for individuals, businesses and multinationals. Effective mainly from 1 July 2026, with phased changes from September 2026 and January 2027, it updates seven major tax and levy laws across Kenya.

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ("TAT") recently ruled in County Government of Kisii v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, on whether Withholding Value Added Tax ("WHVAT") is chargeable on payments made to suppliers...

Kenya's Finance Act 2026 introduces significant tax reforms that impact venture capital, private equity, and foreign investment. This discussion explores how these changes affect investor confidence...

Kenya's Finance Act 2026 introduces significant tax reforms that impact investors and businesses operating in the country. This podcast discussion examines the practical implications of these changes, from tax amnesty provisions to REIT incentives, and explores what they mean for Kenya's investment climate. Industry experts analyze how these reforms affect venture capital, private equity, and the broader tax policy landscape over the coming years.

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ("TAT") recently ruled in County Government of Kisii v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, on whether Withholding Value Added Tax ("WHVAT") is chargeable on payments made to suppliers...

Kenya's legal and regulatory landscape is undergoing significant transformation across multiple sectors, from the introduction of Africa's first dedicated technopolis legislation to the establishment of comprehensive cryptocurrency licensing requirements. The country is implementing major reforms in banking capitalisation, ending Kenya Power's retail electricity monopoly, and expanding its tax framework to capture digital financial services and indirect share transfers.

Kenya’s Finance Act, 2026 reshapes key tax rules for individuals, businesses and multinationals. Effective mainly from 1 July 2026, with phased changes from September 2026 and January 2027, it updates seven major tax and levy laws across Kenya.

The General Tax Administration ("GTA") has announced that, due to technical challenges, implementation of the mandatory electronic invoicing...