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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged businesses across the country to strengthen their due diligence processes and transact only with credible suppliers, following a recent High Court ruling that reinforced efforts to dismantle the growing missing‑trader scheme. Speaking during a leadership forum, Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the fraudulent scheme continues to undermine fair…
The official expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) programme. has created a new urgency for the country to reimagine its export base. The government is also accelerating diversification and value addition to cushion exporters from shifting global trade conditions. Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Floice Mukabana…
Recent online allegations concerning the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) newly established Micro and Small Taxpayers Department have attracted significant public attention. Yet a closer review of the Authority’s structural reforms, accountability systems, and the track record of its integrity framework shows that these claims are not only unfounded but also part of a troubling pattern….
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in achieving its taxation targets. The president said he would assist the tax body in its policies and resources needed to innovate, simplify processes, build public trust, and serve taxpayers more efficiently. Speaking during this year’s Taxpayers’ Day celebrations held at…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the appointment of George Obell, as the new Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST), effective November 10, 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery, and promote organizational excellence. Obell who has been serving in an acting capacity since the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce an advanced digital system that will automatically detect inconsistencies and fraudulent tax returns, marking a major step in its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into tax administration. The new automated validation system, which will be integrated into the iTax platform, is scheduled to go live…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major update to its tax compliance framework, confirming that it will begin validating income and expenses declared in tax returns starting January 1, 2026. According to the Authority, the validation will apply to returns for the 2025 year of income and is expected to enhance accuracy and…
The government is accelerating efforts to overhaul its tax administration through digital innovation and inclusive reforms aimed at empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute over 40 percent of the country’s GDP and employ millions nationwide. Speaking at the opening of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Annual Tax Summit 2025, leaders from government…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recorded another landmark achievement in customs tax collection, recording a historic monthly performance of Ksh 85.146 billion in September 2025. This represents the highest amount ever collected in a single month in the Authority’s history, surpassing the previous record of Ksh 82.554 billion set in January 2025. In September alone,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has made key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery and drive organizational excellence. The KRA Board and Management have announced it is committed to ensuring that executive roles are substantively filled while maintaining continuity and accountability across the organization. Effectively, Nancy…
