At CFS, we believe that legal education is most powerful when it refuses the boundary between theory and lived reality. Our LLM programme in International Tax Law convened by Dr. Lyla Latif is built on the conviction that the next generation of fiscal lawyers, policy architects, and governance practitioners must be trained not only in doctrine but in the political economies that shape it.

To that end, she regularly convenes guest lectures that bring the world's foremost practitioners and scholars into direct conversation with our students. These are not ceremonial occasions. They are structured engagements in which experts who work at the frontlines of fiscal justice, inside revenue authorities, international organisations, civil society, and regulatory bodies speak to the real, lived complexities of the subjects our students are studying. From the architecture of digital economy taxation to the movement of illicit financial flows through the fisheries sector, our guests bring the texture of practice that no textbook can fully render.

We are grateful to each expert who has given their time and expertise to our students. Click on the lecture to listen to the recording.

  1. Illicit Financial Flow and the Fisheries Sector by Dr. Matti Kohonen, Director - Financial Transparency Coalition (23 April 2026)
  2. Taxation of the Digital Economy by Mr. Nickson Omondi, Manager - Digital Economy Tax Office, Kenya Revenue Authority (16 April 2026)

 

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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.