The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has refuted allegations made by a group of demonstrators outside the Eldoret depot, who claimed delays in service delivery. In a statement, KRA termed the …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement a new tax valuation system for imported used vehicles under the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) framework starting 1st July 2025. …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement a revised Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for new motor vehicles, marking the first update since 2019. The CRSP, which is …
KRA is set to roll out an online chatbot that will support MSMEs seeking tax information and services from the Authority. Speaking during an MSME roundtable held in Nairobi, KRA …
Joseph Kairo Wambui, famously known as Khalif Kairo, and his company Kai & Karo Limited have been charged at Nyeri Law Court with tax fraud of Kshs. 1,283,830/-. Kenya Revenue …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has committed to safeguarding taxpayer data within its possession as it implements its digital transformation program. Speaking during a meeting with the Departmental Committee on Finance …
The month for Kenyan taxpayers to file returns is fast approaching. As the day draws near, there are common myths and misconceptions that we would like to demystify to help …
At the start of the week, some Kenyans online took to X (Twitter) claiming that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) had made it mandatory for Kenyans filing their taxes to …
A warrant of arrest has been issued by the Iten Law Court Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Gladys Odhiambo against Festus Koech Tuitoek, a suspect found in possession of alcoholic drinks …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has hit the two trillion mark after collecting Ksh 2.112 trillion as of 30th April, 2025. The collection reflects a performance rate of 96.5% against the …
Two traders who were busted in a separate but similar tax evasion scheme involving the use of false Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) to evade taxes have …
Nobody likes it when their personal belongings are displayed in public, especially when they land from another country. But as they say, the law is a jealous mistress. Sometimes it …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived Kshs. 158 billion in penalties, fines, and interest under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, which was launched on 27th December 2024. This has …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to foster voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The system built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially launched the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to simplify tax compliance for property managers and owners across the country. This is the first …
VAT on Commercial Property Transactions: What You Need to Know The Court of Appeal has upheld the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) right to levy Value Added Tax (VAT) on the …
There are at least 16.7 million small businesses in Kenya. The numbers might be higher, given that the majority of those in the informal sector are unregistered. The available numbers …
A businessman who was nabbed for being in possession of ethanol at the Matunda area along the Kitale – Eldoret road within Uasin Gishu County has been charged in Eldoret …
Over time, the world has become increasingly interconnected. The Role of Customs administrations in safeguarding national borders and protecting societies from harmful products cannot be overstated. Customs agencies are the …
Al Capone was a ruthless gangster during America’s prohibition era, 1920 to 1933. He exploited prohibition laws to build an empire and along the way left a series of murders, …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) held a high-level roundtable with the private sector to address key tax-related challenges and explore solutions aimed at enhancing business competitiveness and investment growth in …
Trade between Kenya and South Sudan is set to receive a significant transformation following the launch of trade facilitation centres in Kainuk, Lodwar, and Kakuma areas. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) …
Eighteen people have been arrested in Eastleigh, Nairobi City County, in connection to a well-deliberated, complex tax evasion scheme involving ‘cargo dumping’ aimed at evading tax payment. Kenya Revenue Authority …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has established a new department named the Micro & Small Taxpayers (MST) Department that will mainly focus on medium and small businesses across the country. This …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived over Kshs. 140 billion in penalties, interest, and fines under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Program, providing significant relief to taxpayers. Since its launch …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has upgraded eTIMS eliminating the requirement for eTIMS approval of taxpayer applications by KRA while onboarding. This means that taxpayers can now apply for any of …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has encouraged stakeholders in Kisumu County to take up the recently introduced tax amnesty. Speaking during the engagement, KRA’s Regional Coordinator for Western Region Ms …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced a strategic reform process whose objective is to enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes, and streamline administrative procedures within the tax administration. The process which …
Kenya Revenue Authority’s gross VAT collection reached a historic monthly revenue of Ksh 34.552 billion in January 2025 according to the latest stats from the taxman. This marks the first …
KRA has continued its unwavering commitment to combat corruption within the agency, after dismissing 19 staff members in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/2025 (October–December), compared to nine (9) dismissals …
Reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control are beginning to yield notable results, after Customs taxes reached a historic monthly performance of Ksh 82.554 billion in …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently extended the tax amnesty program which I think is more generous than my grandmother during the holidays. My grandmother was always the best in …
Base Titanium has been ordered to pay Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) 23.3 million shillings as withholding tax for the year 2021. The company, which has shut down operations in Kenya, …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Kshs 1.243 trillion as of 31st December 2024. This reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the collection of Kshs 1.189 trillion realized in the …
Ndiritu Muriithi, the former Governor of Laikipia County, has been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) following an appointment by President William Ruto. Ndiritu, …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has renewed its unwavering commitment to combat corruption within the agency. This renewed focus comes with the introduction of a series of robust measures designed to …
KRA has hit the one trillion mark after collecting Kshs 1.005 Trillion as of 30th November, 2024 reflecting an upward trajectory in revenue collection, compared to previous financial year (2023/2024), …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unlocked KES 21.9 billion through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. This was following the conclusion of 1,184 cases in the Financial Year 2023/2024. This achievement is attributed to the improvement of the tax dispute resolution rate …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is urging all taxpayers to update their phone numbers on the iTax platform, aiming to boost revenue collection and reduce tax evasion. This update process …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed its October 2024 revenue target after recording a 7.3% growth in revenue collection. KRA collected Kshs 210.429 Billion against a target of Kshs 203.469 …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has affirmed that the country did not lose any tax revenue through the importation of palm oil by Louis Dreyfus Company (K) Ltd. between 2023 …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Mr. Humphrey Wattanga has announced that KRA will be going ham in embracing Artificial Intelligence to enhance revenue collection and reduce tax evasion …
The much-awaited Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Summit 2024 has officially kicked off today at the iconic Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. Bringing together an impressive array of local and international …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has progressively reduced the period it takes to process Value Tax (VAT) refunds by 59.8% from 102 days in the Financial Year 2020/2021 to 41 days as of June 2024. This …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a smuggled consignment containing ethanol valued at Ksh 5.2 million during a recent operation in the Mumias area. Acting on credible intelligence, KRA officers …
In recent times, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has faced a barrage of criticism, accused of being the grim reaper for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The narrative …
If you are looking for a phone, laptop or even shirts, then the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has you covered with the announcement of a new auction that has kicked …
KRA has intercepted illicit goods valued at Ksh. 5.766 Billion from the market. Between July 2021 and June 2024, KRA placed stringent measures that led to significant interventions involving 15,848 …
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by the M-Pesa Foundation Charitable Trust (‘Mpesa Foundation’), challenging the decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to assess and demand payment …
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to adopt more innovative and technologically advanced strategies to enhance …
It is now official that all businesses, both corporates and SMEs will have to generate their invoices through the Kenya Revenue Authority platform, eTIMS. KRA has made the process of …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that all businesses, including those in the Informal Sector and Small Businesses, must electronically generate and transmit their invoices to KRA via the …
When the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) first rolled out the requirements of eTIMS for non-VAT businesses and individuals; that is billing and generating invoices for sell of products and services …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have suspended tax reliefs with “immediate effect” to evaluate “the whole process.” In a statement, KRA says that in the past …
The National Treasury’s plan to increase fees for excise stamps by up to 317% is another gift for criminals involved in illicit trade and another setback for consumers already battling …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to launch its own TV on Monday, October 3. The television will be “web-based” and will be known as KRA TV. “This is …
What KRA is doing to businesses is like shooting dead someone who owes you money then starts demanding the same money from the corpse.
Revenue Authority (KRA) held an online session to enlighten Kenyans on the implementation of the Digital Services Tax (DST), leaving participants with more questions than answers. The DST is expected …
By Brian Wafula Kenya might not be amongst the countries with the highest imposed tax rates, but at this rate of taxation, it is almost clear that individuals living below …
What are taxes? Why should you pay them? Who should pay them? The truth is, if taxes were optional, no one would ever pay them. Nonetheless, Kenyans pay taxes. Some …
The Kenya Revenue Authority has collected a total of 1.365 trillion shillings in taxes, missing the target by only 0.8 percent, a great improvement from the previous years. The taxman …
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