The Kenyan Government, in its latest Finance Act 2022, has enacted some key changes in the area of direct tax. This article, written by Francis Mayebe, Candidate Attorney in Johannesburg, and Virusha Subban, Partner and Head of the Johannesburg Tax Practice, highlights an important update on the country-by-country reporting threshold for multinational companies.
The recently signed United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership focuses on enhanced engagement, increased trade and investment, and sustainable and inclusive growth that is beneficial to both countries. The agreement aligns with the US’s renewed Prosper Africa initiative, announced a year ago.
To highlight data security and privacy laws and developments that are already in place, or in progress, in Africa, the new Baker McKenzie Africa Data Security and Privacy Guide outlines information on country-specific data privacy and security laws in 11 countries in Africa – Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe