To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountant Act, Laws of Kenya)
Branch Annual Tax Workshop (Nyanza Branch) Mandatory Training
Theme: Navigating Tax Compliance in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
Date: 10th – 11th December 2026
Time: 09.00am -3.30pm
Venue: Kisumu, To be Confirmed
(This is one of the mandatory training courses for Practicing Certificate consideration)
Overview
The modern tax landscape in Kenya and globally presents multifaceted challenges. Finance professionals must navigate corporate income tax, VAT, excise duties, PAYE, transfer pricing, digital taxation, and emerging compliance requirements. Non-compliance exposes organizations to financial penalties, reputational risks, and operational disruption. Accountants, tax practitioners, auditors, and finance managers therefore play a critical role in safeguarding compliance, advising on strategic tax planning, and supporting overall organizational decision-making.
Direct taxes sting the pockets of workers, entrepreneurs and investors, and simultaneously reducing their disposable income. The combined effect is to squeeze household budgets, diminishing livelihoods, lifestyle choices and business activity. In a context where governments have to cope with less revenue, increasing expenditure and resulting fiscal constraints, raising revenue remains the most important function of taxes. This serves as the primary means for financing public goods such as maintenance of law and order and public infrastructure.
Today’s tax environment is increasingly complex, with rapid legislative changes, heightened regulatory scrutiny, digitalization of tax administration, and international tax reforms challenging professionals to ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions.
The Branch Annual Tax Workshop has been designed to equip participants with practical knowledge, technical skills, and actionable insights for effective tax management. Through a combination of technical instruction, interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and practical case studies, participants will explore key aspects of domestic taxation, corporate and personal tax obligations, indirect taxes, tax audits, dispute resolution, and ethical tax practice. The workshop also introduces participants to digital tax tools, emerging trends, and strategic considerations in integrating tax functions with organizational objectives.
By the end of this two-day program, participants will be prepared to manage complex tax issues, ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, implement practical strategies, and contribute to organizational efficiency, transparency, and value creation.
Topics to be covered include:
Target Audience
This training is one of the mandatory training courses for Practicing Certificate consideration. It is also open to all Tax Professionals, Audit Practitioners, Senior Management of Organizations, CEOs and Boards and government officials/experts who deal with international tax or transfer pricing in Africa and wish to gain a deeper technical understanding of relevant tax matters.
All members who would wish to practice in the future are also encouraged to enroll on the course as it provides practical skills required for effective performance of their roles in taxation and tax advisory services.
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):
Members of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the seminar.
Financial Commitment:
The workshop charges are Kes. 10,000. Charges will cater for the seminar fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the workshop is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking We call on workshop participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com and will close one day before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the training is mandatory.
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 719 074 100, or via email to Martin Oriaro Imali  at martin.oriaro@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
