Kenya tax laws Stories

Kenya ratifies treaty aimed at preventing multinationals from exploiting tax loopholes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

One common strategy used by multinationals to sidestep taxes is the manipulation of profit-sharing arrangements.

New reforms allow Kenyans to contribute up to Sh30,000 monthly to pension schemes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The reform includes a substantial increase in the monthly deductible pension contribution limit, which has been raised from Sh20,000 to Sh30,000.

KRA announces new taxes on goods and services
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 23, 2024

According to the public notice from the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes Rispah Simiyu, imported fully assembled electric transformers and their parts...

KRA announces changes to PAYE computation under new tax law
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 19, 2024

This act will come into effect on December 27, 2024, and affect taxable income deductions, tax reliefs, and exemptions.

President Ruto signs seven Bills into law to enhance tax system, governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Among the major pieces of legislation passed is the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, which introduces sweeping reforms to the country's tax regime.

National Assembly rejects 5 per cent tax on infrastructure bonds interest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The Treasury had projected that taxing infrastructure bond interest would generate Sh13 billion annually, a crucial part of its efforts to raise Sh174...

National Assembly’s committee proposes two per cent railway levy, rejects lower rate
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This decision follows significant opposition from business stakeholders who expressed concerns that the increased levy would drive up the cost of impo...

New Bill seeks to tax infrastructure bond interest to raise Sh13.4 billion annually
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The new tax would apply to bonds issued in the future, replacing the existing 25 securities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and valued...

Kenya's tax reforms face backlash over uncertainty and investors concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The IEA warned that this tax increase could face resistance from foreign service providers, further discouraging digital investment in Kenya.

Nairobi residents invited to final discussions on tax amendment bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

Key proposals under the Tax Procedures Amendment Bill include an extension of the Tax Amnesty Programme, which, if approved, will allow taxpayers to c...

Public hearings begin on Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bill is expected to raise Sh178 billion to support the 2024/2025 national budget by revising key tax categories, including excise duty, income tax...

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