Higher of 25% or KES 10,000
The supplied employer guide lists the late-filing penalty as the greater of 25% of tax due or KES 10,000.
NAIROBIAccounting · Bookkeeping · Tax · Audit · Payroll
Accounting, Tax, Audit & Payroll Services in Kenya.
Uwazi Consulting is an accounting firm based in Nairobi. We work with small and medium-sized businesses across Kenya, handling accounting, bookkeeping, tax consultancy, auditing and payroll. Choose one service or the financial support your business needs.
10+ yearsKenyan accounting experience
ICPAKProfessional membership
5 servicesOne working relationship
Uwazi workspace · Example business
Sample businessDemonstration only
October overview Books closed
RevenueKES 18.4M▲ 6.2%
Gross margin41.3%▲ 1.1 pts
Net profitKES 2.1M▲ 0.3M
Cash at bankKES 6.8M7.5 mo runway
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Note from your accountantMargin improved after the September price review. VAT return is ready for your approval.
Filings KRA iTax
Documents Shared with you
October management accountsPDF · 14 pagesNew
VAT return working papersXLSX · reconciled to eTIMSApprove
Bank & M-Pesa reconciliations3 accounts · fully matchedDone
Tax compliance certificateValid to Aug next yearCurrent
Audit file index (FY draft)Starts 8 weeks before year-endIn progress
Messages Reply within 1 working day
PK
You · 08:12We received a KRA letter about our 2024 return. Photo attached.
UC
Uwazi · 10:40Thanks. It is a request for supporting documents, not an assessment. Deadline is in 30 days. We have most of it already and will send a draft reply on Thursday.
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Accounting firm in Nairobi
Professional accounting and financial services for Kenyan businesses.
In most growing businesses nothing goes wrong all at once. Receipts pile up in a drawer. One person keeps the only spreadsheet that makes sense. A deadline goes by while everybody is busy with customers.
The bill comes later. Penalties and interest on a return that went in late. A year-end that takes weeks instead of days, because nobody kept the records in a shape an accountant could work with.
Our job is to take that off your desk: records in order, KRA filings on time, and numbers you can answer for when a bank or a tax officer asks.
Plan finder · 4 questions
Tell us about your business. We'll show you what you need.
Your answers also build your compliance calendar below. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Your compliance year
Every KRA date that applies to you, on one page.
Illustrative planning calendar for a December year-end. Deadlines vary by taxpayer, tax type and current law. Check KRA, NSSF and SHA guidance before making a filing or payment. It does not track or submit returns.
The cost of missed deadlines
Late filing has a real cost.
Some common Kenyan tax penalties from the supplied employer and turnover-tax guides. Amounts and rules may change: verify your circumstances with KRA before relying on them.
5% plus interest
The guide lists a 5% late-payment penalty and 1% interest per month or part-month on outstanding tax.
KES 1,000
The supplied turnover-tax guide lists a KES 1,000 late-filing penalty; late payment can also attract 5% and interest.
Illustrative information from articles dated 9 November 2026, not a live penalty calculator. Read the employer deductions guide · Read the turnover tax guide
Services
Five services, one accountable team.
Accounting services
↗Management accounts and financial statements, prepared to recognised standards. We reconcile what the business owns against what it owes, then hand you a monthly set of figures that is actually worth reading rather than filing away.
- Monthly management accounts
- Financial statements
- Account reconciliations
- Reporting and interpretation
Bookkeeping services
↗The daily record: sales, purchases, bank movements, petty cash. We capture it and reconcile it as it happens, so nothing has to be pieced together from memory when year-end comes round.
- Transaction recording
- Bank and M-Pesa reconciliation
- Receivables and payables
- Monthly books and reports
Tax consultancy
↗Registration, computations and preparation of income tax, VAT, PAYE and withholding tax returns, plus planning that helps you anticipate the bill. If KRA raises a query, we put together the figures and records behind your answer.
- VAT and corporate tax
- Tax planning and reviews
- Return preparation
- KRA correspondence support
Audit services
↗An independent look at your financial statements for a lender, shareholder, regulator or donor. We test the records underneath the numbers, explain the findings and identify weaknesses in controls.
- Statutory and external audit
- Project and grant audits
- Internal audit and controls
- Audit reporting
Payroll services
↗Monthly processing, payslips and statutory deductions: PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy. We prepare calculations and schedules for each applicable deadline, for your approval and payment.
- Payroll calculations
- PAYE, SHIF and NSSF
- Housing levy schedules
- Payroll reconciliation
Who we help
Supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
Nobody wakes up wanting an accountant. Usually something specific happens.
A turning point
- Turnover crosses the VAT threshold, and there are monthly returns to prepare.
- Your team grows beyond the point where payroll can be calculated the night before payday.
- A bank, tender or investor requests financial statements and your records are not ready.
- A letter arrives from KRA and nobody knows if the figures behind it are right.
- You are still doing the books at ten at night.
Start with the problem in front of you.
We pick businesses up at any of these points. Some want one job done properly. Others hand over more of their financial administration and get on with trading.
Tell us what your business needs →How we work
How we work with your business.
From first discussion to regular reports, the process is documented and transparent.
Tell us the situation
We discuss what the business does, where the records are and what is giving you trouble. The initial conversation is free.
Work out what you need
We review the books, returns and payroll records to establish what is current and what needs attention first.
Agree the scope
You receive a written scope, responsibilities, deadlines and fees. Work starts after you approve them.
Get records in order
We agree secure document access, address outstanding records and establish a workable reporting routine.
Stay informed
A named contact explains the figures, updates you on progress and flags upcoming deadlines.
Why Uwazi
What changes when you switch.
A practical view of the support a growing business may need. Scope and delivery depend on the agreed engagement.
| Doing it yourself | Basic bookkeeping only | Uwazi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books closed every month | |||
| All KRA dates tracked and filed | |||
| VAT reconciled to eTIMS before filing | |||
| Management accounts with commentary | |||
| KRA notice handled with you | |||
| CPA(K)-level review and advice | |||
| Clear access to your agreed reports |
Who you will work with
Uwazi is Kiswahili for openness. We aim to make business figures understandable, decisions explainable and the scope of work clear from the start.
Uwazi ConsultingNairobi · Serving SMEs across Kenya
Principle 1
You see what we see
Every reconciliation, return and working paper is shared with you. No black boxes.
Principle 2
Plain English, always
We explain what a number means for your business, not just what it is.
Principle 3
One fee, agreed up front
A fixed monthly fee in writing. Extra work is quoted before it starts.
The Uwazi Brief
Kenyan business finance, explained clearly.
Practical guides on accounts, taxation and compliance for businesses in Kenya.
FAQ
Common questions
What services does Uwazi Consulting provide?
Five: accounting, bookkeeping, tax consultancy, auditing and payroll. You can engage us for one service or a combination that suits your business.
Does Uwazi work with small businesses?
Yes. We support small and medium-sized businesses, including sole traders and limited companies that do not have a full in-house finance team.
Is Uwazi Consulting based in Nairobi?
Yes. Uwazi Consulting is based in Nairobi and works with businesses in other parts of Kenya; much of the routine work can be handled remotely.
Can several finance functions be outsourced to one firm?
Yes. Bookkeeping, tax and payroll can work from a common set of records. Independent audit work is subject to professional independence rules and may need a separate provider.
How do we get started?
Tell us what is happening with your books, returns or payroll. We review the scope and provide the proposed work, responsibilities, deadlines and fees in writing.
The Uwazi journal
Useful answers for Kenyan businesses.
Plain-language guidance on bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and tax.
AccountingBookkeeping vs Accounting: What Does Your Small Business Need?
Understand the difference and where to invest first.
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Small businessAccounting for Small Businesses in Kenya
A practical guide to financial records, reporting and routines.
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EmployersStatutory Deductions in Kenya
PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and employer responsibilities.
Read article →
TaxTurnover Tax in Kenya
Understand eligibility, calculations and filing rules.
Read article →
Free discovery call
Tell us what your business is dealing with.
A pile of records, a return already late, an audit coming up, or a finance function you would rather not run yourself. It starts with a conversation.
Send an enquiry →
Call +254 705 178 738
You can also email info@uwaziconsulting.com.