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KRA will intensify enforcement against Affordable Housing Levy defaulters, including freezing bank accounts and deactivating tax PINs. Defaulters face a 3 per cent monthly penalty on unpaid levy amounts. KRA is deploying 1,406 revenue service assistants to boost compliance, especially among informal businesses. Kenyans who fail to remit the Affordable Housing Levy risk having their…
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…
KRA to match NSSF records with PAYE filings to identify tax defaulters. Treasury says KRA will also use Kenya Power data to improve rental income tax compliance. Plan is part of efforts to boost revenue collection and reduce reliance on borrowing. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to cross check National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution…
KUSCCO and KRA will hold the second National Taxation Dialogue for Saccos on 30 and 31 July in Nairobi. The forum will address Sacco taxation, compliance and policy reforms. The dialogue aims to promote a fairer and more predictable tax framework for Saccos. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) will convene…
Finance Act 2026 introduces stricter tax compliance, faster reporting deadlines, and expanded KRA enforcement powers affecting Saccos. Saccos warn the changes could strain liquidity, increase compliance costs, and disrupt lending and member access to savings. KUSCCO is pushing for tax law amendments to protect co operative members and harmonise taxation with the Co operative Societies…
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….
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified efforts to nurture a culture of tax compliance among young people, saying early awareness is key to building a responsible and informed taxpayer base. Current data shows that individuals aged between 21 and 30 years make up 42 per cent of registered taxpayers. Speaking during a public lecture…
