Dear Listers,

Greetings from KICTANet!

As a leading advocate for ICT policy and regulation, KICTANet is dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting an enabling environment in the ICT sector. With our strategic objectives focused on effective multi-stakeholder participation, we are committed to engaging with stakeholders like you to ensure robust, rights-based policies.

We are reaching out to invite you to participate in the three-day moderated online mailing list discussion regarding the Finance Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 30 of 2024). This bill contains crucial proposals related to revenue-raising measures, including the digital service tax, liability and collection of taxes. Your insights and contributions are vital as we navigate these proposals and their potential impact on the ICT sector.

The discussion will take place on the KICTANet mailing list from Monday, May 20th to Wednesday, May 22^nd . Each day of the discussion will focus on specific aspects of the Finance Bill, 2024, allowing us to delve into its provisions and implications.

We encourage you to review the Finance Bill, 2024  link attached and the template format of submission of the memorandum. We shall include a matrix presentation outlining our concerns and proposals regarding relevant provisions of the Finance Bill, 2024. Your feedback and perspectives are invaluable as we work towards promoting policies that support a thriving ICT ecosystem.

http://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-05/Finance%20Bill%2C%202024.pdf

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to lgichohi@kictanet.or.ke . We are eager to hear your thoughts and insights on this crucial matter.

Thank you for your continued support and participation. We look forward to engaging with you in this discussion.

Sincerely,

Linda Gichohi.

Kenya ICT Action Network.