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Hadijah Nannyomo. /COURTESY
In an era where tax compliance is tightening across Africa, businesses and individuals are being urged to take a closer look at how they meet their obligations to revenue authorities. In the latest edition of She Means Business, we sat down with Hadijah Nannyomo, Tax Partner at EY Africa, to unpack the evolving tax landscape in Kenya and the continent, as well as her personal journey breaking barriers as a woman in leadership.
Beyond enforcement, she shed light on the complexities of tax in Africa, noting the interplay of cross-border regulations, digital transactions, and shifting global tax rules. For businesses, staying compliant requires constant vigilance and expert guidance.
The conversation also turned to leadership and mentorshipβtwo areas close to Nannyomoβs heart. She challenged the notion that mentorship is simply about admiring someone successful and expecting them to guide you. βA mentor needs to understand you, your aspirations, and your journey. Without that connection, what you have is inspirationβnot mentorship.β
Her story is also one of resilience against cultural and gender barriers. Hailing from the Baganda tribeβknown for its patriarchal traditionsβshe has had to carve her own path in spaces where women are not always expected to lead. Adding another layer to her identity, Nannyomo is a Muslim woman, though she notes that people rarely associate her appearance with her faith.
These layers of identity have shaped her outlook and her determination to challenge stereotypes.
As she continues her career at the helm of tax advisory in Africa, Nannyomo is keen on mentoring the next generation of professionals to not just succeed, but also to redefine what leadership looks like.
Her story is a reminder that business is not just about numbersβitβs about people, journeys, and the barriers we break along the way.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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- Beyond enforcement, she shed light on the complexities of tax in Africa, noting the interplay of cross-border regulations, digital transactions, and shifting global tax rules. For businesses, staying compliant requires constant vigilance and expert guidance.
Hadijah Nannyomo. /COURTESY
In an era where tax compliance is tightening across Africa, businesses and individuals are being urged to take a closer look at how they meet their obligations to revenue authorities. In the latest edition of She Means Business, we sat down with Hadijah Nannyomo, Tax Partner at EY Africa, to unpack the evolving tax landscape in Kenya and the continent, as well as her personal journey breaking barriers as a woman in leadership.
Nannyomo underscored that paying taxes is no longer optional or easy to evade. The Government of Kenya, she explained, has devised a triangulation systemβcross-referencing data from multiple sources to detect discrepancies in tax declarations.
Beyond enforcement, she shed light on the complexities of tax in Africa, noting the interplay of cross-border regulations, digital transactions, and shifting global tax rules. For businesses, staying compliant requires constant vigilance and expert guidance.
The conversation also turned to leadership and mentorshipβtwo areas close to Nannyomoβs heart. She challenged the notion that mentorship is simply about admiring someone successful and expecting them to guide you. βA mentor needs to understand you, your aspirations, and your journey. Without that connection, what you have is inspirationβnot mentorship.β
Born and raised in Uganda, Nannyomo has lived and worked across Africa before settling in Kenya for her current role. Her cross-continental experience, she said, has not only broadened her perspective on tax and business but also given her a deep appreciation for Africaβs diversity.
Her story is also one of resilience against cultural and gender barriers. Hailing from the Baganda tribeβknown for its patriarchal traditionsβshe has had to carve her own path in spaces where women are not always expected to lead. Adding another layer to her identity, Nannyomo is a Muslim woman, though she notes that people rarely associate her appearance with her faith.
These layers of identity have shaped her outlook and her determination to challenge stereotypes.
As she continues her career at the helm of tax advisory in Africa, Nannyomo is keen on mentoring the next generation of professionals to not just succeed, but also to redefine what leadership looks like.
Her story is a reminder that business is not just about numbersβitβs about people, journeys, and the barriers we break along the way.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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