About us

Baker Tilly Merali’s is a full-service accounting and advisory firm providing industry-specialized services in assurance, tax and advisory across East Africa. With a presence in Kenya, Somalia and Rwanda, and a team of over 100 professionals, we support organizations operating in complex regulatory, donor-funded and commercial environments. Our clients include government institutions, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations, private sector companies and entrepreneurs. We work alongside leadership teams to help them manage risk, meet regulatory obligations, strengthen governance and plan confidently for the future.

Our Heritage

Founded in 1983, Baker Tilly Merali’s brings over 30 years of experience in the markets of East and Central Africa. Over the decades, the firm has evolved in response to changing economic conditions, regulatory frameworks and client needs — while maintaining a consistent focus on quality, integrity and client service. Today, we combine this deep regional experience with international methodologies and standards through our membership in Baker Tilly International.

What Sets Us Apart

Relationships That Matter

We believe in the power of great relationships. We invest time to understand our clients’ organizations, operating environments and objectives. This leads to better conversations, clearer insights and more effective outcomes.

Partner-Led, Hands-On Approach

Our partners remain closely involved in every engagement. Clients work directly with senior professionals who bring judgement, accountability and practical experience to each assignment.

Regional Insight, International Capability

Our teams understand the regulatory, fiscal and governance realities of operating in East Africa. At the same time, we draw on the technical expertise, tools and thought leadership of the Baker Tilly International network, ensuring work is delivered to international standards.

Beyond Compliance

While compliance is critical, our work goes further. We focus on identifying risks, opportunities and practical improvements that support long-term sustainability and performance.

Our Services

We deliver an integrated range of professional services, including:

• Assurance: statutory audits, internal audit, donor-funded project audits, forensic services and due diligence
• Tax: strategic tax planning, cross-border tax, transfer pricing, compliance, audits and dispute resolution
• Advisory: transaction advisory, valuation, restructuring, strategic planning and risk advisory

Our multidisciplinary approach ensures advice is comprehensive, consistent and aligned with your organization’s objectives.

Who We Serve

We have extensive experience working with:

• Not-for-Profit and donor-funded organizations, including NGOs and INGOs
• Public sector and government institutions, including statutory bodies and state-owned entities
• Private sector companies across diverse industries
• Entrepreneurs and growth businesses navigating expansion, funding and compliance

Each engagement is tailored to the specific sector, scale and regulatory context of the client.

Our Regional Presence

Baker Tilly Merali’s operates across East Africa, with offices in:

• Nairobi, Kenya
• Mogadishu, Somalia
• Kigali, Rwanda

This regional footprint allows us to support cross-border operations while maintaining strong local knowledge and responsiveness.