The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with business communities across the country, following a high-level engagement today between the KRA Board and the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA).
The strategic meeting, led by KRA Board Chairman Hon. Ndiritu Muriithi, brought together senior KRA officials and representatives of EBDA to discuss key issues such as tax compliance, trade facilitation, and support for the vibrant commercial activities in Eastleigh.
During the session, Hon. Muriithi announced plans to open a fully operational, permanent KRA office in Eastleigh by September 2025. The new office is expected to improve accessibility to tax services, enhance convenience for traders, and boost voluntary tax compliance.
“Tax is essential to the functioning of any state — it fuels development and sustains government operations,” said Hon. Muriithi. “At KRA, our goal is to simplify and streamline tax compliance. Eastleigh plays a vital role in Kenya’s economy, and we are committed to supporting its continued growth through structured, respectful, and responsive engagement.”
He further urged the Eastleigh business community to work closely with other government agencies to promote sustainable growth and strategic support for businesses.
The Eastleigh Business District Association, which has championed business-friendly policies since 1990, welcomed the move and pledged to deepen its collaboration with KRA.
“KRA is a key stakeholder for the Association,” said EBDA CEO Mr. Mohamed Mero. “We are eager to work together through continuous dialogue, tax education forums, and by advocating for practical incentives that truly support our business ecosystem.”
Also present at the engagement was Mandera County Deputy Governor, Hon. Dr. Ali Maalim Mohamud, who called for more targeted reforms in the tax policy framework to create a more favourable environment for enterprise.
The engagement marks a significant step in KRA’s broader strategy focused on public participation, tax base expansion, and the promotion of mutual accountability between the Authority and taxpayers. As part of this strategy, KRA and EBDA agreed to establish a structured engagement framework that will enable regular consultations, feedback, and resolution of tax-related issues affecting businesses.
KRA also emphasized its modernization agenda, which includes continued investments in technology and capacity building to enhance service delivery and improve the taxpayer experience across all sectors.
In pursuit of bringing services closer to citizens, KRA has been expanding its physical footprint. In the 2024/2025 financial year alone, the Authority operationalized new offices in Maua, Wote, Chuka, Eldama Ravine, Iten, Kapenguria, Lodwar, Malaba, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Kakuma, Kainuk, and Tana River — further underscoring its commitment to nationwide taxpayer support.
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