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Understanding the 2025 VAT Changes in Kenya
Tax Advisory

Understanding the 2025 VAT Changes in Kenya

The Kenya Revenue Authority updated VAT rules affecting small and medium businesses. Here is what changed, which sectors it hits hardest, and the steps to take before your next filing.

January 15, 2026
Amos Omanyo
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PAYE Compliance: Six Mistakes That Trigger KRA Penalties
Compliance

PAYE Compliance: Six Mistakes That Trigger KRA Penalties

Payroll tax errors attract penalties and can escalate into full KRA audits. These are the six most common mistakes we find when reviewing payroll records for new clients.

January 8, 2026
Amos Omanyo
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Preparing Your Business for the Annual Statutory Audit
Audit

Preparing Your Business for the Annual Statutory Audit

Audits run faster and cost less when your documentation is in order. A director-facing checklist covering what to prepare, what auditors actually look for, and where delays typically come from.

December 28, 2025
Amos Omanyo
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When to Outsource Your Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping

When to Outsource Your Bookkeeping

In-house bookkeeping looks cheaper until you account for staff time, late filings, and missed deductions. The practical indicators that your business is ready to hand off the function.

December 12, 2025
Amos Omanyo
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Kenya Data Protection Act: What Your Business Must Have in Place
Compliance

Kenya Data Protection Act: What Your Business Must Have in Place

The ODPC has started issuing compliance notices. These are the specific controls every business collecting customer data in Kenya must document and enforce under the DPA 2019.

November 30, 2025
Amos Omanyo
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Cash Flow Planning for NGOs and SACCOs
Business Advisory

Cash Flow Planning for NGOs and SACCOs

Non-profits and cooperative societies operate on grant cycles and member contribution schedules that standard cash flow tools do not handle well. A framework built around their actual reporting patterns.

November 14, 2025
Amos Omanyo
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