Grant Thornton announces new member firm in Kenya

9 January 2012

Grant Thornton has appointed a new member firm in Kenya following the departure of the former member firm in December 2011. VKM Kenya (VKM) have joined the global organisation with effect from 1 January 2012 and will operate as Grant Thornton.

Founded in 1983, the firm, led by Kamal Shah, has five partners and 127 staff and offers a full range of audit, tax and advisory services. Based in Nairobi, the firm has ambitions to expand its operations to new locations, to increase the range of services they offer and accordingly expand their people base. The firm’s clients include international corporates and privately owned businesses as well as not for profit organisations and social enterprises. Particular industry sector expertise includes manufacturing, trading, agriculture, services, tourism and financial services. VKM was formerly a member of the MSI Global Alliance.

Ed Nusbaum, CEO, Grant Thornton International, commented, “We are delighted to welcome VKM to Grant Thornton. We have an ambitious strategy to grow and strengthen our operations across Africa and the addition of VKM is an important step in helping us to achieve that goal.”

Said Kamal Shah, Managing Partner of VKM, “Our vision is to be the leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services in Kenya. Over the years we have been focused on client service delivery at the same time upholding quality standards and are geared to strengthening this. Being part of Grant Thornton will provide us with the necessary tools and experience we require to reach our goal. Our values closely mirror those of Grant Thornton firms around the world and we look forward to building relationships with other firms in Africa and beyond.”

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