Practical Tax Management & Filing
Taxation in Kenya is no longer just for accountants; it is a survival skill for every business owner and professional. With the KRA aggressively expanding its tax net, ignorance is a liability you cannot afford. This course demystifies the complex world of Kenyan tax law, moving you away from fear and towards compliance confidence.
We strip away the legal jargon to focus on the practicalities: navigating the iTax portal, computing your own liabilities, and understanding the specific obligations of VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax. You will learn how to file returns correctly to avoid compliance check emails, handle penalties, and structure business expenses to legally minimize your tax burden.
Whether you are a consultant, a small business owner, or an aspiring tax agent, this course gives you the power to manage your tax affairs with autonomy and precision.
What You Will Learn
- • Navigating the iTax & eTIMS platforms.
- • Computing PAYE, VAT, and Corporate Tax.
- • Managing Withholding Tax (WHT) credits.
- • Responding to KRA compliance checks and audits.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Filing tax returns (VAT/PAYE/Income) via the KRA iTax portal and computing tax liabilities.
Market Gap
KRA's digitization has left many businesses exposed. There is a massive demand for professionals who can ensure compliance.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation Skills
In business, you don't get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate. A poorly drafted contract can bankrupt a company, while a strong one can secure its future. This course is designed for non-lawyers who deal with agreements daily—procurement officers, business owners, and freelancers.
We teach you how to read the "fine print" without a law degree. You will learn the anatomy of a valid contract, how to spot dangerous clauses (like unfair indemnity or termination terms), and how to negotiate better terms for yourself. We move beyond theory to draft actual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), MOUs, and employment contracts.
By the end of this course, you will stop signing documents blindly and start drafting agreements that protect your interests and enforce your rights.
What You Will Learn
- • Essential elements of a valid contract.
- • Drafting scope of work and termination clauses.
- • Negotiation psychology and strategy (BATNA).
- • Dispute resolution mechanisms (Arbitration vs. Court).
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Market Gap
Legal fees are expensive. SMEs and freelancers often sign generic contracts that expose them to massive liability because they lack basic drafting skills.
Corporate Governance & Statutory Compliance
Corporate governance is the operating system of any successful organization. As businesses grow, the "mom and pop" management style becomes a bottleneck. This course prepares you to build organizations that last. It covers the structural and legal requirements of running a company in Kenya.
We explore the roles of the Board of Directors, the filing of annual returns with the Registrar of Companies, and the ethics of decision-making. Whether you are appointed to a school board, a Sacco committee, or running your own limited company, this training ensures you understand the "rules of the game" to avoid regulatory penalties and build investor confidence.
What You Will Learn
- • The Companies Act 2015: Key provisions.
- • Roles and duties of Directors and Company Secretaries.
- • Conducting Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
- • Managing conflicts of interest and board ethics.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Managing company statutory returns and serving effectively on Boards/Committees.
Market Gap
Investors and donors require strong governance. Many Kenyan SMEs fail to scale because they lack the structural discipline this course provides.