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Why CETE Was Founded

The Centre of Excellence in Tax Education (CETE) was established at KCA University to bridge the persistent gap between classroom learning and real-world tax practice in Kenya. For years, graduates entered the workforce with strong theoretical knowledge but limited practical application skills. CETE was created to change that — by integrating practical tax training, applied research, industry collaboration, and community engagement into a single, world-class centre that serves students, professionals, businesses, and government alike. Unlike purely law-focused tax centres, CETE emphasizes practical application, compliance systems, digital tax administration, data analytics, and taxpayer education — making us uniquely equipped to drive Kenya's fiscal future.

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City Mayor

E-Learning Platform
21 Jun, 2026

Digital learning platform launched for flexible access

Research Recognition
21 Jun, 2026

CETE recognised for research excellence in East Africa

Expanding Impact
21 Jun, 2026

Growing programmes and community reach across Kenya

History & establishment

Our Teams

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Camel William

City Mayor

Camel William

Leslie Alexan

City Mayor

Leslie Alexan

Brook Simmon

City Mayor

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Sanaw Nguyen

City Mayor

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Marina smith

City Mayor & Developer

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City Mayor & Developer

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Vision

Kenya's Leading Tax Education & Innovation Hub

To be a leading hub for tax education and innovation, advancing tax knowledge, compliance, and policy through high-quality education and research, and fostering professional and practical excellence.

Mission

Empowering Excellence in Tax Education

To advance excellence in tax education through innovative learning, research, and capacity building, empowering individuals and institutions to enhance compliance, promote transparency, and contribute to sustainable economic growth and national development.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Excellence

Uncompromising quality in education and research.

Innovation

Pioneering new approaches to tax learning.

Collaboration

Bridging academia, industry, and government.

Accountability

Transparent, ethical, and responsible practice.

Knowledge-Driven

Evidence-based decisions and outcomes.

Strategic Objectives

Our Roadmap for Impact

  • July 2016

    Engaging Tax Education

    Deliver engaging and practical tax education programmes that prepare learners for real-world tax challenges in Kenya and beyond.

  • October 2017

    Applied Tax Research

    Conduct applied tax research that addresses real challenges in tax policy, compliance, administration, and fiscal innovation.

  • November 2018

    Foster Collaboration

    Foster meaningful collaboration between academia, industry, government, and policymakers to advance tax knowledge.

  • December 2021

    Professional Capacity Building

    Offer professional capacity-building programs that upskill tax practitioners and strengthen institutional capabilities.

  • December 2021

    Tax Governance

    Promote tax compliance, transparency, and governance as foundations for sustainable national development.