The Finance Bill, 2025 seeks to amend the laws relating to various taxes and duties in Kenya, which would affect various sectors, such as the financial services sector, as well as the manufacturing sector in Kenya. It particularly amends the Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty, Tax Procedures Act and Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act. Our analysis of the key provisions of the Bill is as follows:
Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day, celebrated annually on June 1st, marks the moment in 1963 when Kenya attained internal self-governance from British colonial rule. From a legal perspective, this day commemorates the operationalization of the independence constitution that granted Kenya domestic legislative and executive authority, even as the British monarch remained head of state.
Labour Law In Kenya.
Labour Law in Kenya is derived from various sources, including the Constitution, Acts of Parliament and International Conventions. They are crucial for maintaining a fair and productive workplace, safeguarding employees’ rights, and promoting social justice. They ensure fair treatment, prevent exploitation, and provide a legal framework for resolving employment disputes. These laws also establish minimum standards for employment.
Meta Platforms Inc. could be sued in Kenya
In a significant legal development in April 2025, the High Court of Kenya sitting at Milimani under the guidance of Hon. Justice John Mativo ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook’s parent company) could be sued in Kenya for its alleged role in facilitating and amplifying content that incited ethnic violence during Ethiopia’s Tigray civil war (2020–2022).
Enhancing Access to Justice
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Firm wants Somali embassy auctioned
Firm wants Somali embassy auctioned over Sh25.6m debt A Kenyan company is seeking to auction the premises of the Somali…