Company Secretarial Duties in Kenya: Why You Need a Certified Secretary For companies operating in Kenya, especially those with share capital of Ksh 5 million or more, appointing a Certified…
Budgeting for Volatility: Financial Modeling When the Shilling Fluctuates Understanding Currency Volatility in Kenya The Kenyan shilling often experiences short-term fluctuations due to changes in import demand, foreign investment flows,…
Understanding Transfer Pricing and Its Importance in Kenya Transfer pricing governs how related companies price transactions across borders. KRA now targets cross-border SMEs that manipulate pricing to reduce taxable income.…
Dividend Tax in Kenya applies to profits distributed to shareholders. Residents pay 5%, while non-residents pay 15%. Companies must deduct the tax before payment and file via iTax. Dividend Tax…
Understanding Disallowed Expenses in Kenya for 2026 Disallowed expenses are costs that KRA will not recognize for tax deduction. Any business claiming expenses without proper eTIMS invoices risks penalties and…
Step-by-Step Guide: How to File KRA Returns on iTax Filing KRA returns on iTax can seem intimidating for first-time users, but with this dummy-proof step-by-step guide, you can complete your…
Offshore Accounting: Why Kenyan Firms Are Outsourcing to Nairobi Global businesses increasingly rely on offshore accounting services to optimize costs, streamline operations, and access high-quality financial expertise. Kenya, particularly Nairobi,…
Restructuring Debt: A CFO’s Playbook for Negotiating with Kenyan Lenders Understanding Debt Restructuring Debt restructuring is the process of renegotiating the terms of a company’s existing obligations with lenders to…
SHIF vs. NHIF: How the New 2.75% Rate Impacts Your Payroll Kenya’s payroll landscape is entering a major change with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) replacing the long-standing NHIF…
Common KRA Penalties in 2026 and How Businesses Can Legally Avoid Them Kenyan businesses in 2026 face heightened risk of KRA penalties due to digital audits, eTIMS validation, Finance Act…