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Housing Fund Board seeks stronger KRA powers to curb affordable housing levy defaulters

Sacco ReviewJune 11, 202604 mins

The Affordable Housing Fund Board has urged Parliament to grant the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stronger enforcement powers to tackle evasion of the 1.5 per cent housing levy, warning that gaps in the current legal framework undermine compliance and limit revenue collection. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning during…

Saccos join private sector in opposing KRA’s expanded powers under Finance Bill 2026

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 202604 mins

Savings and credit cooperative Societies (Saccos) have become the latest institutions to oppose proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 that would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze bank accounts and recover funds even while tax disputes remain unresolved. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco) told the National Assembly’s Finance and…

High Court suspends appointment of KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed pending petition hearing

Sacco ReviewMay 19, 202604 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the appointment of newly named Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Adan Mohamed, following a petition challenging the recruitment process. Justice Gregory Mutai issued the orders at the Milimani High Court on Tuesday, freezing the implementation of the appointment until the case is heard and determined. The court…

Former CS Adan Mohamed appointed new KRA commissioner general

Sacco ReviewMay 19, 202604 mins

Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary (CS) Adan Abdulla Mohamed has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three‑year term, effective May 18, 2026. His appointment was confirmed in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated May 18, through a notice signed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi….

MP Dawood urges KRA to ease tax burden amid harsh economic climate

Sacco ReviewMay 8, 202604 mins

North Imenti Member of Parliament (MP) Rahim Dawood has called on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to review and reduce taxes, citing the tough economic conditions facing Kenyans and businesses. Speaking in Meru town during a KRA citizens’ engagement forum, Dawood said the high cost of living, compounded by multiple government levies, has made it…

MSEA, SNV roll out fifth phase of MSME policy awareness forums across three counties

Sacco ReviewApril 25, 202605 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has launched the fifth phase of business awareness forums aimed at strengthening policy uptake and improving access to support services among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya. The latest phase builds on four previous engagements and targets a more…

KRA appoints Lilian Nyawanda acting commissioner general as Wattanga exits

Sacco ReviewApril 8, 2026April 8, 202604 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Dr. Lilian Nyawanda as Acting Commissioner General following the exit of Humphrey Wattanga. The Authority confirmed on Wednesday that Wattanga’s contract would not be renewed, and he has proceeded on terminal leave with immediate effect. “The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board informs the public that it will not…

KRA launches innovative WhatsApp filing solution to simplify tax compliance

Sacco ReviewApril 5, 202604 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially launched a new WhatsApp filing solution, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s journey toward digital transformation and customer-focused tax reforms. Speaking during a press briefing, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga emphasized the Authority’s commitment to providing simplified, efficient, and inclusive tax solutions that drive domestic revenue growth….

KRA defends proposal to expand VAT coverage as beneficial to small businesses

Sacco ReviewMarch 29, 2026March 29, 202606 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its proposal to expand value-added tax (VAT) coverage, insisting that the reform will not harm small businesses but instead ease the burden on a few compliant firms while boosting domestic revenue. The plan, which seeks to raise VAT’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by two percentage points,…

KRA appoints Commissioner for Investigations and Enforcement

Sacco ReviewMarch 15, 202604 mins

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M’maka as the new Commissioner for the Investigations and Enforcement Department. The appointment was approved by the KRA Board following a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening the Authority’s capacity to combat tax evasion, financial crimes, and illicit trade. M’maka brings over 21 years of experience…