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A guide to Kenya's tax framework for individuals and businesses
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Kenya has a broad taxation system covering income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and Customs and excise duties. These are governed by independent legislation that establish provisions for the charge, assessment and collection of the respective taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employs different divisions that deal with the three areas, undertaking reviews on companies to confirm they are…

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Updated legal frameworks enhance oversight of key sectors in Kenya
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Alongside its high degree of political stability and favourable economic climate, Kenya’s modernised legal system is a factor in its ranking in the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2018” report, in which it placed third in sub-Saharan Africa – after Mauritius (25th) and Rwanda (41st) – and 80th globally. The stability and usability of a legal regime plays an important role in attracting foreign…

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Tips for visitors to Kenya
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Etiquette Work meetings begin with an exchange of greetings and a handshake. As is common throughout the region, personal relationships and networking are crucial for business interactions, and it is common to open a meeting by engaging in a casual discussion about health, family and travel. The host will generally indicate when the business discussion should commence. Dress Work attire generally…

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A selection of hotels in Kenya
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NAIROBI INTERCONTINENTAL City Hall Way T: +254 203 200 000 F: +254 203 200 036 sales@icnairobi.com www.ihg.com Rooms: 380 air-conditioned rooms, comprising of one presidential suite, 2 executive club suites, 4 deluxe suites, 7 superior suites, 64 Club InterContinental rooms, 72 deluxe rooms, 173 superior rooms, 56 standard rooms and 1 wheelchair-accessible room. Business & Conference Facilities:…
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Agnes Kalibata, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa: Interview
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Interview:Agnes Kalibata How can Africa’s agriculture industry be improved? AGNES KALIBATA: It is important that governments prioritise investment in infrastructure to drive agricultural productivity, open up markets and increase private investment in the sector. Without infrastructure, the sector cannot grow. A lack of infrastructure is a particular issue in rural areas, which are the centre…
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Joseph Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT: Interview
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Joseph Mucheru: Interview What kind of policies are needed to promote fair and effective competition in the ICT sector? JOSEPH MUCHERU: Our central focuses are to ensure the reliability and choice of services that the market offers to customers, to use regulation to curb monopolistic tendencies, and to ensure innovation and services with the highest-quality standards. In recent years the industry…
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Mucai Kunyiha, Chairman, Kenya Property Developers Association: Interview
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Interview:Mucai Kunyiha How can government and construction companies come together to implement the Big Four agenda? MUCAI KUNYIHA: There are various opportunities for the private sector to work with the government to achieve the agenda’s housing goals. On one side, the public sector is in charge of the development of the counties’ spatial and urban master plans, as well as different incentives…
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Vimal Patel, Managing Director, Cosmos: Interview
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Interview:Vimal Patel In what ways can the pharmaceutical industry help support the Big Four agenda? VIMAL PATEL: Local producers are in a unique position to support the agenda’s manufacturing and health care pillars. There is a proven correlation between the promotion of local manufacturing, increases in the availability of medicines and lower health care costs. This can boost employment…
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Gitahi Gachahi, CEO, EY Eastern Africa: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Gitahi Gachahi The simplification of a tax system goes a long way towards ensuring compliance. There are two distinct ways of simplifying a tax system – enhanced legislation and effective tax collection – and their execution must be coordinated for exemplary results to be attained. Good legislation is well thought out and customised to the dynamics of a country’s business models.…
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Christine A Oseko, Managing Partner, Oseko & Ouma: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Christine A Oseko The Land Registry was fully digitalised in April 2018, allowing for virtually all conveyancing processes to be carried out online through the e-citizen platform. The new Land Information Management System extends to titles registered under the Land Registration Act 2012 and the Registration of Titles Act 2010, since titles and information held under these regimes…