Joseph Owande
Partner - Tax & Legal
About
Joseph is currently the Tax & Legal Lead at Keldine and Co. LLP, a position he has held since March 2022. In this role, he has supported numerous companies across various sectors of the economy, including both local enterprises and multinational corporations, in effectively managing their tax affairs. He is particularly recognized for his strength in tax dispute resolution, where he has achieved an impressive track record with over an 80% success rate and an unmatched turnaround time in closing disputes. Joseph also has a strong interest in International Tax, with a focus on bilateral and multilateral tax treaties and the evolving BEPS 2.0 framework. Within his engagements, he serves as the Overall Engagement Leader, the final quality assurance reviewer, and is in charge of all tax deliverables. Prior to joining Keldine and Co. LLP, Joseph worked at Deloitte & Touché LLP from 2015 to March 2022. During his tenure, he consulted for top-tier businesses across the East African region in diverse industries. His specialization covered a broad range of taxation areas, including tax compliance, tax consultancy, indirect tax advisory services, tax technology, mergers and acquisitions, tax health checks, management of KRA tax audits, transfer pricing, and international tax matters. Earlier in his career, Joseph served at the Performers' Rights Society of Kenya CLG from 2013 to December 2014 as the pioneer accountant. In this capacity, he oversaw the entire finance function of the organization, undertaking comprehensive financial responsibilities including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable management.
Articles written
- SEPTSignificant Economic Presence Tax
The Draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025
Draft SEPT regulations under Section 12E(6) ITA replace DST from 27 December 2024 — scope of digital services, user location, exemptions, 3% effective rate, VAT…
- Kenya tax lawTax Appeals Tribunal
Why the Parliament should reject the tax appeals tribunal amendment bill
The Finance Bill, 2022 proposed amending the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act to require a 50% deposit of disputed tax with the Central Bank before appealing a Tribunal…
- Finance Act 2022Kenya Parliament
Which way Finance Act 2022
Parliament considered wide-ranging Finance Bill, 2022 measures—from CGT, DST and excise changes to the disputed-tax deposit rule. Here is how the National Assem…
- Kenyan diasporaKRA
Why Kenyan diaspora investors should care about tax compliance
As diaspora remittances increasingly fund real estate and mortgages at home, the KRA is paying closer attention to compliance. Here is how Kenyan tax rules can…
- NSSFKenya
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Changes Effective February 2026
February 2026 NSSF tier limits shift Tier I to KSh 9,000 and Tier II to KSh 108,000, with new maximum contributions. Act framework, rate tables, payroll actions…
- KRAReverse invoicing
Tax Alert: Kenya Revenue Authority Reverse Invoicing (Buyer-Initiated Invoicing)
eTIMS validation is tightening — only eTIMS-recognised invoices count for VAT and income tax. Here is how Buyer-Initiated Invoicing (reverse invoicing) works fo…
- Kenyan diasporaProperty investment Kenya
Salient tax risks for Kenyan diaspora investing in property at home
CBK data shows billions in diaspora remittances flowing into property. Here is why tax compliance matters for clearance, stamp duty, KRA security notices, and e…