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The proposed constitutional changes and their implications for the business landscape

If passed into law, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to significantly alter the political landscape and impact the operating environment for private sector businesses in Kenya. The Bill, first read in the Senate in September and subsequently referred to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee for consideration, proposes sweeping changes to […]...

The Google antitrust case: Monopoly may not be bad at all, but monopoly due to restricted Trade practices will not go unchecked

The balance between innovation and competition has remained intricate in the tech space. On the one hand, the argument has been that the law should not be enacted to stifle innovation, while on the ot...

24 May 2024

Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.

Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...

19 May 2024

PARLIAMENTARY ROUND-UP.

The National Assembly The National Assembly is on a month-long recess till June. The Senate TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 Bills Second Reading The Maternal, Newborn and Child Heal...

19 May 2024

Finance Bill 2024: The new taxation model is a double-edged sword for Kenya’s alcohol industry.

The Finance Bill of 2024 seeks to bring significant changes to the landscape of alcoholic beverages. A notable shift proposed in this legislation is the adjustment of taxation from a flat rate per lit...

19 May 2024

Revenue sharing formula: Gachagua’s new push and an analysis of the ‘one man, one-one shilling’ chorus.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently waded into the emotive debate about the sharing of revenue between counties and the national government, stating that resources should be shared accor...

4 May 2024

Java House tax dispute: Key lessons on taxation and compliance for businesses in Kenya.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ignited a heated dispute with private equity fund, Emerging Capital Partners Kenya (ECP Kenya), over a hefty tax claim of Sh773.8 million related to the 2017 sale...

26 Apr 2024

Parliament approves Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

In March 2023, the Cabinet approved the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) for ratification by Parliament. The Cabinet M...

26 Apr 2024

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