Kenya Economic Growth in 2025: Opportunities for Investors and Professionals
Kenya’s economy is set to grow 5.3% in 2025, outpacing many African nations. Agriculture, services, and technology drive this growth, creating opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals. The Finance Act 2025 and stable policies boost confidence, despite risks like climate shocks and global financing issues. This guide explores growth sectors, investment opportunities, career paths, and…
Top Finance Careers in Kenya for 2025: Leveraging the New Tax Landscape
The Finance Act 2025, effective July 1, 2025, reshapes Kenya’s job market, boosting demand for finance careers. New tax rules, like the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) tax and Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), create opportunities in tax compliance, financial investigations, and corporate finance. This guide lists top finance careers for 2025, required skills, salary ranges, and…
Advanced Pricing Agreements and Transfer Pricing in Kenya
The Finance Act 2025, signed on June 26, 2025, introduces Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in Kenya, effective January 1, 2026. APAs offer a proactive way to manage transfer pricing, ensuring fair pricing for cross-border transactions between related companies. This benefits multinational companies, tax consultants, and corporate finance professionals by reducing tax disputes and providing certainty….
VAT Changes Under the Finance Act 2025: What Kenyan Consumers and Businesses Need to Know
The Finance Act 2025, effective July 1, 2025, reshapes Kenya’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rules. It adds a 16% VAT to some previously exempt goods, introduces new exemptions, and tightens refund and invoicing processes. These changes impact consumers, retailers, and manufacturers by affecting prices and business costs. This article breaks down the changes, their effects…
Gaming and Betting Tax Changes: How the Finance Act 2025 Affects Gamblers and Operators
The Finance Act 2025, signed into law on June 26, 2025, reshapes Kenya’s betting and gaming tax landscape. Effective from July 1, 2025, it introduces a 5% withholding tax on betting wallet withdrawals and lowers the excise duty to 5% on deposits. These changes impact gamblers, betting operators, and financial advisors. This article explains the…
The Impact of Limiting Tax Loss Carryforward to 5 Years on Kenyan Businesses
The Finance Act 2025, effective July 1, 2025, changes how Kenyan businesses handle tax losses. It limits tax loss carryforward to five years, replacing the previous indefinite carryforward rule. This affects business owners, CFOs, and financial consultants, especially in capital-intensive sectors like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. This article explains the new rule, its impact, affected…
Understanding the New SEP Tax Rules for Digital Businesses in Kenya
The Finance Act 2025 changes how digital businesses pay taxes in Kenya. It introduces the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) tax, replacing the 1.5% Digital Services Tax (DST). This affects online entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and small business owners running e-commerce sites, apps, or digital services. Here’s a simple guide to understand the SEP tax, who it…