Kenya: Tax Authorities

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...

The Finance Act, 2025, effective 1 July 2025, has fundamentally reshaped Kenya's import ecosystem by amending Section 44A of the Tax Procedures Act, 2015.

Like many governments around the world, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has unveiled an initiative to incorporate individuals working remotely for Kenyan organizations into its tax system.

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 ("Amendment Bill") was assented into law on 24 April 2024 and came into force on 26 April 2024 upon gazettement in the Kenya Gazette.

The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury & Planning recently published the Common Reporting Standards Regulations.