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description: Skill for researching Kenya tax rates when official channels are blocked
category: tax-research
name: kenya-tax-rate-research
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# Kenya Tax Rate Research Skill

## Purpose

When official Kenyan government websites are inaccessible due to Google blocking, this skill provides alternative approaches to find Kenya tax rate information.

## Trigger Conditions

Use this skill when:
- User requests Kenya tax rates (corporate or personal income)
- Official Kenyan government websites (kenya.gov.ke) are blocked or inaccessible
- Major accounting firms' websites (KPMG, EY, PwC, Deloitte) are unavailable or redirect
- User needs alternative sources for Kenya tax information

## Step-by-Step Process

### 1. Initial Attempt - Official Sources
- First try accessing Kenya Revenue Authority website: https://www.kra.go.ke
- If blocked, proceed to alternative methods

### 2. Major Accounting Firms Search
- Search KPMG Atlas for Kenya tax rates
- Search EY Tax Alerts for Kenya corporate tax
- Search PwC Tax Summaries for Kenya information
- Search Deloitte Tax Rates database
- Note: These often redirect or show 404 errors

### 3. International Organization Databases
- Check OECD database for Kenya tax information
- Check World Bank data for Kenya personal income tax
- Check UNCTAD for Kenya tax rates
- Note: Data may be outdated (often 2023 or earlier)

### 4. Alternative Search Strategies
- Use Google search with site: filters for major institutions
- Search for PDF documents with tax rates
- Look for academic or research institution sources
- Check Kenyan news websites for tax announcements

### 5. Fallback Information
- Standard Kenya corporate tax rate is typically 30%
- Personal income tax rates follow progressive brackets
- VAT rate is typically 16%

### 6. Recommendations for User
- Contact Kenya Revenue Authority directly
- Consult local Kenyan tax advisors
- Check Kenyan business news for tax updates
- Try accessing official sites at different times

## Common Issues & Solutions

### Issue: Google blocking kenya.gov.ke sites
**Solution:** Use alternative search methods, contact local sources, or wait for access to restore

### Issue: Major firms' websites redirect or show errors
**Solution:** Use cached versions, contact firms directly, or use alternative sources

### Issue: Data outdated in international databases
**Solution:** Cross-reference multiple sources, look for recent announcements, contact authorities

## Verification Steps

1. Cross-reference any found information with multiple sources
2. Check publication dates of any documents found
3. Verify information against known standard rates (30% corporate tax)
4. Look for recent tax law changes or announcements

## Output Format

When providing information to user:
- Clearly state what is confirmed vs estimated
- Provide alternative sources tried
- Include standard fallback rates
- Recommend next steps for verification

## Success Criteria

Task is complete when:
- User receives either confirmed tax rate or clear path to verification
- Alternative sources are provided if primary sources fail
- Recommendations for obtaining most current information are given