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OPINION: Why Alternative Dispute Resolution is a critical enabler of effective tax administration in Kenya
However, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as a critical pillar in contemporary tax administration across many jurisdictions, reflecting a broader shift away from a winner-take-it-all enforcement approach in how governments resolve disputes with...
OPINION: Unlocking Kenya’s next phase of growth
Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7% in 2024 (KNBS, 2025), largely supported by stronger performances in agriculture, fintech, and mobile money.
OPINION: Africa must join Israel in recognizing the Republic of Somaliland
This recognition is far more than symbolic. It acknowledges Somaliland’s thirty-four-year record of peace, democratic governance, and effective self-rule in one of the world’s most fragile regions. It affirms a simple but often ignored truth: sovereignty is not granted by convenience, but earned thr...
OPINION: Unlocking efficiency and ensuring compliance with eTIMS
The digitization of Value Added Tax (VAT) regime started in 2004 with the introduction of Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs). These devices assisted to generate real-time transaction records that were transmitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and produced VAT compliant invoices.
NDERITU: What’s next after high school?
Over the last decade, international higher education has become more accessible to families worldwide. Students are no longer limiting their aspirations to national universities. Instead, they are seeking opportunities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Asia regions renowned for their ac...
OPINION: The bribes we tolerate in public are the losses we absorb in private
Corruption is not confined to government offices. Its impact ripples through every sector. When systems lack integrity, the cost of doing business rises.
OPINION: From the Continent, For the Continent - Building homegrown instant payment systems to drive financial inclusion in Africa
While global technologies offer useful tools, they cannot replace the deep understanding of Africa’s diverse economic, social, and regulatory landscapes. Real progress requires solutions designed for Africans, by Africans; tailored to informal traders, local languages, rural connectivity, and the ne...
OPINION: Global climate talks in Bonn Signal hope amid setbacks, as countries advance key agendas on climate action
The SBs (technical meetings held mid-year ahead of the annual COP) serve as a critical forum where countries assess progress, negotiate key agenda items, and prepare the ground for negotiations and decisions during COPs.
OPINION: What a gratuity tax break means for your retirement
The numbers tell a sobering story. According to the latest RBA Pensioners Survey, a staggering 84% of retirees exhaust their lump-sum gratuity faster than they anticipated.
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