Daniel Ngumy
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Tax
About
Provided by Daniel Ngumy
Practice Areas
Daniel Ngumy is a Managing Partner of ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya). ALN Kenya is generally considered the leading corporate law firm in Kenya and is the largest full-service corporate law firm in East Africa. Daniel also heads the Firm’s Tax practice and co-heads the Firm’s Trade practice. He specialises in regional and international tax law and has extensive experience in tax disputes and tax transactional matters.
Daniel also leads Kenya’s Electric Mobility Taskforce which has been appointed by the Government of Kenya to develop Kenya’s electric mobility framework for the adoption of electric vehicles as a means of meeting Kenya’s net-zero climate change ambitions through the “greening” of the transportation sector.
Daniel is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya Board, and regularly advises international companies on foreign direct investment into East Africa. He also chairs the Law Society of Kenya's Tax Committee and is a regular speaker at local and international conferences. He has in the past advised the Capital Markets Authority on investment laws and policies for the attraction of investment into Kenya. He is recognised as a leading lawyer by leading directories including Chambers Global, as a leading tax practitioner and under private wealth law, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000.
Daniel is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law society of Kenya. He is a qualified CPA(K) and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a post-graduate certificate in tax law and a Master of Laws degree from the University of London (UCL & Queen Mary).
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Kenya
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK)
Chambers Review
Global
Daniel Ngumy receives plaudits for his dedicated tax practice, covering corporate advisory work and support in contentious proceedings with revenue authorities. He excels in providing advice on VAT, double tax and income tax. Among his most prestigious clients are major names in the energy and manufacturing sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Daniel Ngumy is very knowledgeable on tax matters, always available to answer questions and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the client's satisfaction."
"Daniel Ngumy is very knowledgeable on tax matters, always available to answer questions and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the client's satisfaction."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Anjarwalla & Khanna
High Court of Kenya Shakes Up Financial Sector: Income Tax (Financial Derivatives) Regulations, 2023
In a landmark decision, the High Court (Honourable Mr. Justice Chigiti, SC) declared the Income Tax (Financial Derivatives) Regulations, 2023 (the Regulations) unconstitutional.
On 26 June 2024, in response to two weeks of widespread anti-tax protests across major towns and cities in Kenya, President William Ruto recently announced, during a press briefing, the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 (the Bill).
High Court of Kenya Shakes Up Financial Sector: Income Tax (Financial Derivatives) Regulations, 2023
In a landmark decision, the High Court (Honourable Mr. Justice Chigiti, SC) declared the Income Tax (Financial Derivatives) Regulations, 2023 (the Regulations) unconstitutional.
On 26 June 2024, in response to two weeks of widespread anti-tax protests across major towns and cities in Kenya, President William Ruto recently announced, during a press briefing, the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 (the Bill).