Topic: KRA
Kenyans face higher fringe benefits tax amid economic uncertainty
Apr 10, 2024 at 12:19 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dealt a blow to Kenyan workers' pockets by increasing the tax rate on employer-provided welfare benefits for the fourth consecutive quarter....
Anne Waiguru signs landmark legislation to combat illicit alcohol trade in Kirinyaga
Apr 08, 2024 at 08:39 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has officially enacted the Kirinyaga County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2023, to safeguard public health and combat the illicit alcohol trade in t...
Government struggles to meet pension obligations amid cash crisis
Apr 08, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The National Treasury has acknowledged difficulties in meeting its pension obligations for civil servants....
Court allows company to contest Sh29.2 million tax claim against KRA
Apr 02, 2024 at 08:59 AM
In a decision with potential implications for similar cases, the Mombasa High Court has ruled that a company can challenge a tax claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) directly...
Kenya Revenue Authority clarifies data security concerns surrounding eTims
Mar 22, 2024 at 06:05 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to assure taxpayers that their data is secure within the electronic tax invoice management system (eTims)....
Kenya Revenue Authority assumes role of Affordable Housing Levy collection
Mar 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has assumed a pivotal role in collecting the Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) as mandated by the Affordable Housing Act of 2024....
KRA races against time to meet ambitious Sh2.5 trillion tax target
Mar 20, 2024 at 04:30 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faces a significant challenge in reaching its Sh2.5 trillion tax collection target for the 2023/24 financial year....
Counties grapple with delayed revenue disbursements amid treasury's cash crunch
Mar 19, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Nearly half of the equitable revenue share because of county governments remains undelivered by the Treasury, intensifying the financial strain on devolved units as the end of the ...
Kenyans to receive personalized tax refunds directly through e-receipts
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM
In an era marked by technological advancements, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Njuguna Ndung’u, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the landscape of tax refund...
Crackdown on unregistered property agents threatens rogue landlords
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Property agents operating without permits face imminent arrest and prosecution as the government intensifies efforts to boost tax revenue from the real estate sector....
KRA credits its newly recruited assistants for boosting collections to Sh180.6 million
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:19 PM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reported a significant boost in tax collections, amounting to 180.6 million, attributed to the contribution of newly recruited Revenue Service Tax...
Liquor licenses, permits suspended in State fresh war against substance abuse
Mar 06, 2024 at 03:29 PM
The government has unveiled a multi-pronged approach in an effort to eradicate the production, distribution, and consumption of illicit alcohol and drugs....
KRA makes u-turn on eTims exemption for local farmers, small businesses
Mar 05, 2024 at 10:16 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reversed its initial decision to exempt small businesses and farmers from using the electronic tax invoice management system (eTims)....
'Tyranny of Shareholders': Court anulls hiring of 2,406 KRA assistants, trainees
Mar 04, 2024 at 04:44 PM
A High Court has delivered a significant blow to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after ruling that its recruitment processes for 1,406 Revenue Service Assistants and 600 graduate...
Informal sector and small businesses get relief with simplified eTIMS solutions
Mar 04, 2024 at 12:16 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant step towards simplifying tax compliance for informal sector participants and small businesses....
DigiTax rolls out pioneering solution to simplify compliance by all businesses
Mar 01, 2024 at 07:53 PM
Businesses grappling with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS) now have a lifeline in the form of DigiTax's latest innovation, poised ...
Discrepancies in Kenya's Budget Policy Statement raise transparency concerns
Mar 01, 2024 at 03:12 PM
Kenya's Budget Policy Statement for the 2024/2025 financial year has been met with confusion and concern because of conflicting figures regarding the total budget....
AG Justin Muturi warns KRA against 'unlawful' Housing Levy deductions
Feb 29, 2024 at 01:28 AM
The implementation of Kenya's housing levy has sparked a heated debate both within legal circles and among lawmakers, as Attorney General Justin Muturi issues a stern warning again...
200,000 taxpayers take advantage of KRA's Sh209 billion tax amnesty initiative
Feb 28, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant response from taxpayers towards the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, with over 200,000 individuals and entities benefiting f...
KPA, KRA, KEBS jointly unveil elaborate plan to enhance efficiency at the ports
Feb 24, 2024 at 04:29 PM
The Kenyan port landscape is set for a significant transformation, with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) joining...