KO Insights Podcast

Recent decisions of the Tax Appeals Tribunal continue to shape the tax compliance landscape in Kenya. In this video, we examine key Tribunal rulings and unpack their practical implications for taxpayers, businesses, and tax practitioners. We discuss emerging trends on tax assessments, evidentiary requirements, objection procedures, VAT compliance, record-keeping obligations, and dispute resolution strategies. Join us as we highlight the lessons every taxpayer should take note of to strengthen compliance and mitigate tax risks.

Recent court decisions have departed from the norm of a Title Deed being conclusive proof of ownership to now requiring an examination into the 'Root of Title' and previous dealings before passing or acquiring a legal interest. Join KO Associates as we examine the consequences of this shift for institutions that take titles as collateral.

This episode, we explore the evolving world of Governance, Risk and Compliance and the critical role it plays in today's rapidly changing business environment.As organisations face increasing regulatory demands, technological disruption and heightened stakeholder expectations, governance, risk and compliance can no longer operate as standalone functions. They have become essential drivers of strategic decision-making, resilience and sustainable growth.In this conversation, we examine how GRC is being applied in practice, the challenges organizations are navigating, and the opportunities that arise when governance, risk and compliance are embedded into the core of business strategy. Join KO Associates as we unpack the evolving expectations shaping organizations and discuss how effective GRC frameworks can create long-term value in an increasingly complex world.

Who really owns creativity in today’s digital world and who gets paid for it? In this episode of the KO Insights Podcast, Daniel Mutembei hosts an engaging and timely conversation with Analo Kanga (Intellectual Property Lawyer & Jazz Artist) and Jentrix Wanyama on the evolving landscape of copyright, creative ownership and the future of rights protection.The discussion explores key issues affecting creatives today, including music ownership, royalties, monetization, protection of creative works in the digital age and the importance of understanding the legal and commercial value attached to creative output.As Africa’s creative economy continues to grow, conversations like this are critical in empowering artists, creators and industry stakeholders to better understand, protect and leverage their rights.Tune in to the episode and join the conversation.

Are you curious about data protection practice in Kenya? Are you a business owner keen to understand data protection compliance? In this episode, Jentrix Wanyama, Principal Associate at KO Associates (TMT & IP) sits with Winnie Ngige the Global Data Protection Officer at Blue Ventures Conservation and Daniel Mutembei Associate Associate at KO Associates (TMT & IP) to explore data protection enforcement and developments in Kenya's regulatory space from a practitioner's view. Tune in to learn about the data protection enforcement landscape, the role of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), and insights on building a career in the space.

Today, we launch the KO Insights Podcast, a platform where we unpack the legal and business issues shaping Kenya and the wider region. From complex transactions to emerging policy trends, this is where we break things down with clarity and perspective.Our goal is simple: To make legal and commercial insights more accessible, more practical and more relevant to the decisions businesses and institutions are making every day. We’re kicking things off with an introduction by our Partner, Brian Odongo, sharing what KO Insights is about and what you can expect from the series.