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How prepared are you for digital, ESG, and cross-border tax challenges? Join us at the Taxation Masterclass 2026 and gain practical skills to navigate complex tax landscapes with confidence. Book your seat now: ow.ly/VYy150Yej1U #ICPAKTaxationMasterclass #ICPAKCPDEvents ^CA

"The economy has experienced major structural changes, with informal and self-driven economic activities growing rapidly compared to payroll employment, making income and expenses validation necessary to broaden the tax base and enhance fairness in taxation." CPA @GeorgeObel37590 , @KRACorporate #ICPAKXSpace @AmbokoJH ^CA

Withholding Tax enhances income visibility. When tax is deducted at source, KRA already has third-party confirmation of that income. If it is not declared, the mismatch is immediately traceable. FCPA @Kwaruiru , Chairperson-Public Finance and Tax Committee. @IchibantaxKE #ICPAKXSpace @AmbokoJH ^NO

"KRA’s use of AI and digital modernisation aims to expand the taxpayer base, streamline processes, and ultimately reduce the tax burden on individual Kenyans. By addressing challenges and incorporating feedback, the goal is to ensure more people pay taxes, rates are manageable, and collected funds are used effectively for the public good." @HillaryOnami, Director, Public Policy and Research ICPAK. @AmbokoJH @KRACorporate #ICPAKXSpace ^CA

The Institute met with the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (@SASRA_ke) today, 19th February 2026, to discuss areas of mutual interest. Led by the Council Members, CPA @CPABichanga and CPA Chrispus Mbogo, the @CeoIcpak, CPA Dr Grace Kamau, and the management team, the meeting deliberated on SASRA Guidelines on External Auditor approval, capacity-building initiatives, sustainability-related financial reporting, UDIN implementation within the Sacco sector, and illustrative financial statements for Saccos. Hosted by CPA David Sandagi, the CEO of SASRA, the meeting agreed to collaborate to ensure consistency in the adoption and application of standards and to advise the market in a united front. @HillaryOnami @casemeit @MercyMaroma ^CA

📢 X Space Alert | Happening Tomorrow! Tax authorities are monitoring more closely than ever. In today’s environment of increased scrutiny, even a single misstep in income or expense validation can lead to hefty penalties and audits. Join our panel of tax experts @KRACorporate @ElizabethK38467 @CeoIcpak @KWaruiru as they explain the latest regulatory expectations and what they mean for you as a taxpayer. Set a reminder here: x.com/i/spaces/1aKbd… @IchibantaxKE @AmbokoJH @HillaryOnami @MercyMaroma ^CA

.@RuthKendagor1 moderates a discussion with a panel comprising Mr Raimond Molenje (CEO, @KenyaBankers), @JanetKNgombalu (Partnerships Lead,@CAID_Kenya) and Hillary Onami (Policy & Research, @ICPAK_Kenya). #KeDebtReport #FiscalTransparency

🔵 PANEL SESSION An amazing panel to discuss Kenya's debt sustainability and key reforms GoK should undertake. 📺 Follow live: youtube.com/live/n7Up5oKhl…

The panel unpacks how Kenyan businesses are struggling to access financing facilities due to high interest rates as a result of GoK borrowing more from the domestic market. #KeDebtReport

PPPs in Kenya should be transparent and led by negotiators driven by public interest. Already Kenya has a robust legal framework. PPPs if done well would ease our debt burden. #KeDebtReport

The submission reviewed the Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, and proposed policy recommendations such as the need for a transparent valuation and pricing methodology, impact of the diverstiture on government revenue, potential implications for future privatization initiatives, and the risks of overreliance on foreign portfolio flows, which can increase market volatility and weaken the domestic investor base. @EstherWamalwa ^CA

ICPAK ENGAGES WITH CPA PARLIAMENTARIANS TO STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY The Institute today held a strategic breakfast meeting with Certified Public Accountants serving in the @NAssemblyKE, led by Hon. CPA @KuriaKimaniMP, CBS, the Chairperson of the Finance and National Planning Committee, accompanied by Hon. CPA Julius Ruto, CPA Joseph Oyula, Hon. CPA Dr. Ariko Namoit and Hon. Amb. Benjamin Langat, alongside Winnie Kilonzo, Clerk Assistant at the National Assembly. The meeting explored ways to boost collaboration between ICPAK and Parliament through capacity building, improved oversight, establishing a CPA Parliamentary Caucus, and reassessing the public expenditure framework, reaffirming the shared commitment to fiscal accountability and good governance. The ICPAK delegation was led by Vice Chairman FCPA Benard Amukah, ICPAK Council members FCPA @MKinyalili Malombe, FCPA @hesbonomollo, CPA @olivegitau, CPA Mathew Mukisu, and CPA Chrispus Mbogo, together with members of the ICPAK secretariat led by Director of Public Policy and Research, @HillaryOnami. @rtinderz @wakhisi ^CA

We are set for Day 3 of the #ICPAK42ndAnnualSem– Edition 2! The energy is high, the conversations are flowing, and delegates are ready for another day of insightful sessions, meaningful connections, and transformative discussions. @ElizabethK38467 @hesbonomollo @CPABichanga @kcauniversity @IEBCKenya @KCAUVC @HillaryOnami @casemeit @MercyMaroma CA

On 14th January 2026, ICPAK delegation led by Chairman CPA Prof. @ElizabethK38467 appeared before the Joint Committees of the @NAssemblyKE to make a submission on the Government’s proposed partial divestiture in @SafaricomPLC. @HillaryOnami @wakhisi ^CA

CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda, Chair of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), alongside Hillary Onami, ICPAK Director of Public Policy and Research, and members of the Public Policy and Governance Committee—CPA Sandeep Main and CPA Esther Wamalwa—appear before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, jointly with the Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, chaired by Abdi Shurie, regarding the partial divestiture of the Government of Kenya’s shareholding in Safaricom PLC at Glee Hotel, Kiambu Road, on January 14, 2026. Photos by Elvis Ogina.

RT @ICPAK_Kenya: oday, ICPAK officially launched Edition II of the AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines for Accountants in Kenya, a major milestone in st…

"Kenya’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force grey list in 2024 was a wake-up call for the nation. The accounting profession must, therefore, be part of the solution." @HillaryOnami Dir. Public Policy and Research representing @CeoIcpak CPA Dr. Grace Kamau #ICPAKAMLaunch ^CA

The Chairman ,CPA Prof @ElizabethK38467 Kalunda led the Institute in a consultative discussion with the PS State Department for Devolution, Mr. Michael Lenasalon. The discussions centred around strengthening devolution in Kenya through collaboration, strategic partnerships, technical support, review of devolution related policies and laws, capacity building and placement of accountants centrally in county financial management. The Chairman was accompanied by the Vice Chairman FCPA Benard Amukah, Council Members CPA @olivegitau, CPA Jona Wala, CPA Chrispus Mbogo and CPA Mathew Mukisu, Devolution Committee member CPA Amina Mohamed, @HillaryOnami Onami-Director Public Policy & Research and members of the Secretariat @wakhisi.

"I urge all our members to embed AML principles and lead by example so that our actions as accountants continually reflect our values of integrity, accountability, and excellence." @HillaryOnami Dir. Public Policy and Research representing @CeoIcpak CPA Dr. Grace Kamau #ICPAKAMLaunch ^CA

The launch of ICPAK AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines for Accountants in Kenya in partnership with GIZ, and FRC is underway. Keep it here for live updates! #ICPAKAMLLaunch @olivegitau @HillaryOnami @wakhisi ^CA