The KRA has published guidelines to enable large purchasers to make acquisitions from small businesses while still being tax compliant.
Continue readingKenya: The Revenue Authority publishes the Reverse Invoicing Guidelines
Kenya: Unveiling of the National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025-2030) in a step towards positioning it as an AI leader in Africa.
Continue readingKenya: Court ruling sends a strong message to developers on zoning, environmental compliance and public participation
The Environmental and Land Court (the High Court) has issued an injunction stopping the development of a 13-level mixed-use development including over 200 duplex apartments on Peponi Road in Westlands, Nairobi (the Proposed Project). In its ruling stopping further development of the Proposed Project pending determination of the matter, the High Court has clearly shown that when real estate developers are accused of violating the public’s constitutional rights, the court is likely to intervene, prioritising the public’s interests over the developers’ significant investments. The High Court also found merit in considering whether there was proper public participation and engagement with relevant stakeholders, including the residents of the affected area prior to the commencement of a development.
Continue readingKenya: Court of Appeal clarifies the applicability of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of commercial premises
On 11 December 2013, David Mwangi Ndegwa, (the taxpayer) purchased from Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited land together with the building erected thereon. The Kenya Revenue Authority (the KRA) demanded VAT at the rate of 16% on the purchase price of the property and the taxpayer paid under protest.
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