Digital Service Tax (DST) was introduced in Kenya through the Finance Act 2020 and becomes effective on 1st January 2021. In this webinar, we host James Okal - Digital Tax Expert at the Kenya Revenue Authority who will shed more light on what DST is, how it will be applied and its potential impact on digital businesses. The Webinar will be moderated by Beryl Subia - Digital Media Manager at HT Media Kenya.
Read MoreKenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with Amari Consulting will host a Webinar on Optimizing E-Commerce Platforms for SMEs on Thursday, 29th October 2020, 10.30 am - 12.00 pm.
Read MoreKenya National Key Ecommerce Stakeholders Forum will be held on 29th June 2020 from 2 PM to 4.30 AM. This forum aims to gather insights and contributions from stakeholders within the ecommerce ecosystem on how best to strengthen ecommerce within the EAC and boost cross border trade.
Read MoreThe 2nd Epower Forum happened on the 23rd January 2020 at the Movenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi Kenya. The event brought together more than 150 women owned SMEs from across East Africa (Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan) to discuss ecommerce as an enabler for crossborder trade for women in business in light of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Read MoreAs a preamble to the 2nd Epower Forum, Amari Consulting carried the Epower Masterclass for women owned SMEs.
Read MoreThe inaugural Epower Forum happened on the 6th of Septemeber 2019 at the Radisson Blu Hotel - Upperhill, Nairobi Kenya. The event brought together over 150 manufacturing SMEs and various stakeholders in the ecommerce industry and examined the emerging impact of ecommerce on the manufacturing industry, it's application and benefits.
Read MoreThis is a very anxious time for everyone. Some businesses are getting to use online channels for the very first time. The need for technical support and capacity building in skills and knowledge in this space cannot be over emphasized.
Read MoreOne way that businesses can TRY and stay afloat in the midst of the impending crisis is to make use of their online channels.
Read MoreAdvanced economies have developed highly competitive and innovative e-commerce services, making it simple for small enterprises to set up online stores, transport their goods and receive payments. Although entrepreneurs in developing countries can sell online by accessing these services, most are blocked from doing so because of their origin. This paper shows these enterprises how to set up international business structures so they can use such services. Publication Date: 19 Oct. 2020 Publisher: International Trade Centre
Read MoreThis report outlines the impetus for creating a single digital market (SDM) in East Africa, which would drive deeper integration and spur increased dynamism of the digital economies of six East African countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Publisher: World Bank
Read MoreThis booklet provides a handy guide on e-commerce, the digital economy and trade. The digitalisation of the economy requires new ways of thinking about competition, intellectual property, taxation, industrial policy, privacy, cybersecurity, the labour market, immigration and skills and, of course trade. Published: March 2020. Author: Tralac.
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