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Developments and changes in the Kenyan tax landscape: Tax outlook for 2023

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Developments and changes in the Kenyan tax landscape: Tax outlook for 2023

15 Feb 2023 1 min read Webinar Article

Watch our webinar discussion where our experts unpack the recent changes in tax laws in Kenya, current measures by the government to bolster revenue collection, anticipated tax law changes in 2023, and the potential benefits and detriments in respect of business operations in Kenya to and the potential impact on business operations in Kenya.

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