Technology & Telecoms
Cybersecurity risk, tax advisory, and financial audit for technology companies, telecoms operators, and digital businesses across East Africa.
Kenya is East Africa's technology hub, with a vibrant ecosystem of software companies, telecoms operators, fintech firms, and digital start-ups. Our Technology & Telecoms practice provides audit, cybersecurity advisory, and tax services tailored to the specific challenges and rapid growth of digital businesses.
Sector Challenges
- Digital services tax and VAT on digital platforms
- Cybersecurity risk management and regulatory compliance (CA-K, CBK)
- Software revenue recognition under IFRS 15
- Data protection compliance (ODPC) and privacy governance
- Transfer pricing for IP holding structures and intercompany royalties
- M-Pesa and mobile money regulatory compliance for fintechs
Our Approach
Cybersecurity maturity assessment and framework implementation
Digital tax advisory including DST, VAT on digital services, and transfer pricing
Revenue recognition advisory for SaaS and software companies
Data protection audit and ODPC compliance review
Audit methodology adapted to technology company business models
Services for This Sector
- Cybersecurity Advisory
- Tax Advisory
- Audit & Assurance
- Risk & Compliance
- IFRS Advisory
Why CPA Otene
- Experience with Kenyan tech companies, fintechs, and telecoms operators
- Understanding of Kenya's digital tax and regulatory environment
- Cybersecurity advisory aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, and CBK guidelines
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