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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE KENYA SCHOOL OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION (KESRA)

Kenya School of RevenueAdministration

Dr Fred Mugambi Mwirigi

Commissioner/Head KESRA

Christmas is a season of love, joy, coming together and happiness.Filled with gladness for the season, may your heart find

contentment and hope.

Have a Merry Christmas and a happy 2020

Merry Christmas

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Dean’s Remarks

Dr. Emmah Omwenga - Dean of Studies

Welcome to the second issue of the Quarterly Outlook a Newsletter that seeks to improve our internal communication.

High Quality and relevant education is central to a learner the office of the Dean of Studies, holds the prerogative to ensure that these elements mark your learning experience and make the journey memorable. Provision of leadership, direction, guidance and coordination of academic affairs are the strategic features within which the office emphases its operations.

The Dean of Studies supported by a vibrant team is mandated to;

• Guide on development and implementation of curriculum

• Guarantee provision of competent academic trainers

• Ensure teaching complies with the industry practice

• iOversee student affairs to impart life skills through mentorship programs, counselling, extra curriculum activities etc.

Operating on an open door policy the office inscribes transparency and openness, as efforts are made to impact skills and knowledge relevant to industry practice.

It is our promise to continuously improve academic affairs at the School, in determination to align business with our core values: leadership, innovation, integrity & collaboration.

We welcome you to join our transformation journey through innovative

idea sharing

Have a Merry Christmas and a

happy 2020

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Is Tax Administration your career choice?

experience to learners. However pertinent questions linger on why study the course and what career options are available?

Why study Tax Administration?

Tax is a constant. in every business environment. Undertaking Tax Administration imparts a you with knowledge and skills that are not prone to inapplicability.

Tax administration is not a modern day practise as historical evidence is present through centuries and across several civilizations i.e. Sumerians (Source: Rivista di storia economica, 2015, issue 1, 25-56).

It is a salient feature of government business aided by a constitutionally mandated government agency i.e The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Initially Tax Administration training by KESRA was an internal initiative for

capacity building of the Authority’s staff. However, in 2016 a shift in business focus opened KESRA’s doors to the public. The move allowed the public to enrol for the course as an academic program offered at Certificate, Diploma and Post-graduate level. Since then over 200 learners have successfully graduated.

The course is facilitated by a pool of expert trainers who guarantee quality, efficient delivery and practical

CAREER OPTIONS

Tax Agent Tax advisor for courts

Financial advisor

Tax manager Tax consultant

NEW APPOINTMENT- HEAD of TAXEmma Kithinji

Tax Auditor

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FOCUS OF THE MONTH : e-CAMPUS

Electronic Learning (e-Learning) is often viewed from the lens of modernization beside a backdrop of continued information technology advancement. However,

e-Learning is not a modern concept rather an old time practice that has transmuted.

The historical progression of e-learning can be traced from 1924 to the 1990’s. The 90’s mark a new dawn as a variety of tools are made available, delivery methods increased and virtualization becomes a reality. It is during this time that personal computers became easily accessible. (Source edtechtimes - Christopher Pappas).

As learning dynamics revolutionalize, many learning institutions have embraced the concept of e-learning. The Kenya School of Revenue Administration has not held back matching its business/service delivery model with trends, thus leveraging operations on technology.

In January 2019 the School opened its doors to e-learning in response to increasing learner requests. The method of delivery adopted by the School is Learning Management System; a software that enables administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery. It is a learning experience backed up by a rich e-library and interactive approach to learning, providing a classroom experience through videos, discussion forums etc. Further, blended learning within a controlled environment augments the experience.

Enrol now and leverage on information technology to significantly save on cost, while studying at your comfort amongst other benefits.

Automatic Teacher

Automatic Teacher

Computer aided instruction in teaching

PLATO

Arpanet Hearlds Internet Commissioned to create internet

Computer & G.U.I Invented defining modern computing

Personal computers (1st MAC)

1st digital native (virtual learning, emails etc)

Businesses adopt e-learning courses for employees

Social Online Learning

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Research Conference

Opportunities and Resources

You can now access the e-library resource remotely on the link below:

https://kraresources.remotexs.co/

Access to e-library Scholarships

The Fully funded Chevening Scholarships to pursue a Masters Degree in the UK.

For Details visit: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/

For feedback (compliments/complaint) or more information contact us on : [email protected]

Ministry of Education (upcoming Government

scholarships)

For Details visit: http://www.education.go.ke/

Mastercard Foundation (upcoming scholarsprograms)For Details visit: https://mastercardfdn.org/

Brain Teaser

You have ten lanterns, five of which are working, and five of which are broken. You are allowed to choose any two lanterns and make a test which tells you whether there is a broken lantern among them or not. How many tests do you need until you find a working lantern?

Send your answer to: [email protected]

The 2nd KESRA Research Conference at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies brought together revenue administrators, policymakers, researchers and scholars from various African countries under the theme “embracing tax and custom reforms for trade facilitation.”

A prize for the first correct answer

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 16TH KESRA GRADUATION CEREMONY