CFS recently trained the Botswana Unified Revenue Service and Tax Appeals Tribunal (Kenya) on Transfer Pricing

CFS recently trained the Botswana Unified Revenue Service and Tax Appeals Tribunal (Kenya) on Transfer Pricing

It has been a busy month for CFS training revenue and judicial officers on transfer pricing alongside our fantastic pool of experts and partner: Capabuild

Links to our training material are available here

 

CFS secures grant funding in support of its flagship projects

Since 2018 CFS has been successfully securing grant funding for its flagship projects: (1) Journal on Financing for Development (2) Hybrid Certificate Courses (3) Policy Briefs (4) Data Mapping. During the pandemic, CFS secured further grants to support its Rapid Response Action Research and to design its Mentorship Program. CFS is grateful to its funders: OXFAM, OSIEA, DANIDA, FES and GIZ. 

 

CFS Researcher is appointed as the UN Indepedent Expert on Foreign Debt and Human Rights

New Appointment for Prof. Attiya Waris

Prof. Attiya Waris, Snr. Researcher for the Committee on Fiscal Studies at the University of Nairobi has been appointed as the UN Independent Expert on Foreign Debt and Human Rights. CFS wishes her the best in delivering her mandate.

School of Law Academic staff support creation of Pan African Institute on Fiscal Studies

Front row from left to right - Mr. Ken Ogutu, Prof. Winnifred Kamau (Chairperson - Private Law Dept.), Dr. Iwona Bulska, Prof. Kiarie Mwaura (Dean - School of Law), Prof. Githu Muigai (Former Attorney General), Justice Nancy Baraza (Chairperson - Pubic Law Dept.), Dr. Elizabeth Muli (Chairperson - Commercial Law Dept.), Prof. Attiya Waris (Chairperson - Committee on Fiscal Studies) & Mr. Bosire Nyamori (Vice Chairperson - Committee on Fiscal Studies). Second row from left to right - Ms. Nerima Were, Prof. Ben Sihanya, Mr. Muthomi Thiankolu & Mr. Lawrence Mute.

Commitment to Financial Integrity and Anti Illicit Finance Practices

The Committee on Fiscal Studies is committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, illicit financial flows, money laundering, bribery, and related financial misconduct. All individuals associated with our work, whether as staff, interns, consultants, or partners are expected to uphold these principles without exception. We wish to make clear that our institution does not knowingly engage with or provide platforms to individuals involved in corrupt practices, fraudulent activities, or violations of financial integrity standards. We categorically dissociate ourselves from any such conduct. We implement enhanced due diligence protocols for all prospective team members, including comprehensive background screening and verification of professional conduct. These measures apply across all roles and engagement types. Our work in fiscal governance, tax policy, and public finance demands unwavering commitment to legitimacy and transparency. We take this responsibility to our stakeholders, the organisations we serve, and the broader development community with utmost seriousness.