- Renowned lawyer Kethi Kilonzo has emerged as the Best High Tax Student-UK (ATX-UK) among all Kenyans who took the exam, thus bringing great pride to the legal community and academics in the country
- Kethi comes from a family known for legal prowess, including his late father, former senator Mutula Kilonzo, founder of Kilonzo & Co Advocates
- In addition to leading nationally, Kethi also ranked 23rd in the world in the difficult Advanced Taxation exam administered by the Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- The success has been received with joy and congratulations from Kenyans who were impressed by his efforts and professionalism
- With such a high level of success, Kethi has demonstrated a strong ability to provide expert advice on complex UK tax matters, including personal and business taxes.
Nairobi, Kenya: Talented lawyer Kethi Kilonzo has emerged as the Best High Tax Student-UK (ATX-UK) in Kenya, a move that pleased many who follow and respect her work.
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He took the exam in March 2025, and not only did he surpass his fellow Kenyans, but he also beat students from various countries around the world, and earned himself the 23rd place in the world.
According to ACCA, the Advanced Taxation–UK (ATX-UK) exam is an optional but challenging paper at the Strategic Expert level.
You measure the candidate’s ability to provide strategic and practical advice on complex tax issues in the UK.
The exam involves advice to individuals and businesses, combining accounting skills and professional decisions on income tax, corporate tax, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), inheritance tax, inheritance (trusts), as well as international tax issues.
How did Kethi Kilonzo take the ACCA results?
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Sharing her certificate of excellence through her Facebook page, Kethi was quoted as saying:
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Many Kenyans who saw the certificate expressed their pride, while others said that its success has motivated them to pursue their dreams more diligently.
Kenyans congratulated Kethi
Among those who congratulated him are:
- Muthomi Thiankolu: “Congratulations, Kethi D. Kilonzo.”
- Collins Wander: “Congratulations Kethi, you deserve a cup of oxtail soup and a plate of muthokoi. Just mention the date and time.”
- Rachel Mugambi: “Good job Kethi D. Kilonzo!”
- Isaac Omeke: “Congratulations!”
- Bernard M. Kiilu: “Great job and congratulations Kethi.”
- Rhodah Mwashigadi: “Aisee! I’m so excited! Kongole. I wish the Old Man was alive! But it doesn’t hurt, his name is cool!”
- Zebedy Muga: “This is a big deal… we’re proud of it. Hang in there lawyer!”
- Jacob Ngwele: “Congratulations D… keep climbing the legal ladder.”
A daughter who gave birth while still young should graduate with a PhD
In other news, Vellah Kedogo Kigwiru, a Kenyan from Vihiga County, was awarded a Doctorate Degree (PhD) at the level of Magna Cum Laudewhich is higher than even distinction.
When he received his degree at the Technical University of Munich (Technical University of Munich), one of the best universities in Europe, he knelt down and thanked God for this great success.
She has entered history as a woman and the first student to reach that high level in the college.
While in Germany, she told TUKO.co.ke her challenging and hopeful journey, as an academic and a young mother who was struggling for her children, until reaching the peak of academic success.
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