- KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs, chamas and community groups to boost tax compliance and financial management.
- Training will cover tax registration, filing returns, record keeping and statutory obligations for women led enterprises.
- Authority reminds chamas and non profits to meet tax obligations, noting that income from commercial activities may be taxable.
Thousands of women entrepreneurs, chamas and other community groups across Kenya can now access free tax education under a new KRA campaign.
The programme, unveiled on August 3, 2026, is designed to help women-led enterprises understand their tax obligations. It also aims to strengthen compliance and help businesses avoid costly mistakes that could expose them to penalties.
Under the initiative, dubbed Empowering Women Through Tax Education, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is inviting women in business and organised community groups to register for free training sessions. The sessions will offer practical guidance on tax registration, filing returns, record keeping and managing statutory obligations.
According to the authority, improving tax literacy among women entrepreneurs is expected to enhance financial management and promote voluntary compliance. It should also support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, a critical pillar of Kenya’s economy.
To participate, interested groups are required to submit their organisation’s name, email address, category, location, contact details and membership numbers through KRA’s registration platform.
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At the same time, the tax authority cautioned that chamas are not automatically exempt from taxation. While ordinary member contributions, merry-go-round savings and table banking deposits are generally treated as savings, income generated from lending activities, investments or other commercial ventures attracts tax under Kenyan law.
KRA further noted that every chama should obtain its own KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN), separate from those of its individual members, and activate the relevant tax obligations through the iTax system. Registered groups are also required to file annual tax returns, including NIL returns where no taxable income has been earned, to remain compliant.
KRA also clarified the tax position of non-profit organisations, stating that donations received to support charitable, humanitarian and religious activities are generally not taxable. However, income generated through commercial activities becomes taxable unless the organisation has secured an official tax exemption certificate.
In addition, non-profit organisations must comply with statutory tax obligations, including registering for a KRA PIN, deducting and remitting Pay As You Earn (PAYE) for eligible employees, accounting for withholding tax where applicable, and meeting Value Added Tax (VAT) requirements unless specific exemptions apply. Customs duty relief, KRA noted, must be sought separately through the relevant government agencies.
The nationwide campaign underscores KRA’s renewed focus on tax education as a tool for improving voluntary compliance while empowering women entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to expand sustainable businesses and contribute more effectively to the country’s economic growth.
By Hillary Muhalya
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