Topic: KRA
KRA collects record Sh3.1 trillion, 6.1 per cent revenue growth despite slowdown
May 09, 2025 at 01:01 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has crossed a historic threshold, announcing it has collected Sh3.113 trillion by April 30, 2025 — marking the first time the taxman has surpass...
Fuel outlets face June 30 deadline to connect pumps to KRA’s eTIMS system
May 06, 2025 at 05:38 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed all petrol stations across the country to connect their fuel pumps to the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) by June 30...
Kenya Pipeline and KRA integrate their systems to enhance fuel supply in Kenya
May 01, 2025 at 04:17 PM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has successfully integrated its SAP system with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS)....
Betting firms face tax deadline as KRA sets new terms for renewal of licences
Apr 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Licensed betting and gaming firms in Kenya have been warned to settle all tax obligations or risk being locked out of operations beyond June 30, 2025, when their current permits ex...
Ruto's Cabinet approves Finance Bill 2025
Apr 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Kenyan Cabinet has given its nod to the Finance Bill, 2025, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and closing loopholes within the country's financial framework....
KRA writes off Sh158 billion for 2.9 million taxpayers under its amnesty programme
Apr 16, 2025 at 06:21 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has scrapped penalties, interest, and fines amounting to Sh158 billion for 2.9 million individuals and businesses as part of its ongoing tax amnes...
KRA unveils Electronic Rental Income Tax System to make compliance easier
Apr 10, 2025 at 04:39 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially unveiled its Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) in a move aimed at bolstering voluntary tax compliance within the burgeoni...
KRA, private sector players seek solutions to tax-related challenges to investment
Mar 18, 2025 at 02:11 AM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) held talks with the private sector in a bid to tackle key tax-related hurdles and seek ways to boost business competitiveness and grow investment....
KRA goes after businesses earning Sh200 million and below in tax expansion drive
Mar 07, 2025 at 07:13 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is now targeting businesses and individuals generating Sh200 million or less in annual revenue as part of its latest strategy to widen the tax bas...
NCBA hosts key dialogue to empower faith-based organisations on tax reforms
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Faith-based organisations grappling with new tax regulations found a platform for clarity at NCBA’s annual engagement luncheon, themed “Navigating Tax Reforms for Sustainabilit...
KRA waives Sh140 billion taxes, penalties accumulated up to December 31, 2023
Mar 04, 2025 at 01:09 PM
Taxpayers burdened by years of accumulated penalties and interest have been handed a major reprieve, as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) confirms the waiver of over Sh140 billion ...
Mumias Sugar faces fresh turmoil as tribunal backs KRA's Sh3.5 billion tax claim
Feb 28, 2025 at 01:16 PM
Mumias Sugar Company has suffered another setback after the Tax Appeals Tribunal granted the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) the green light to recover Sh3.5 billion in unpaid taxes ...
Sh144 million missing from e-Citizen collections, Auditor-General raises alarm
Feb 25, 2025 at 05:16 PM
A fresh audit of government revenues has uncovered a discrepancy of at least Sh144 million collected through the e-Citizen platform, raising concerns over accountability in the dig...
Local banks face new VAT charges on auctioned assets following tribunal ruling
Feb 05, 2025 at 05:14 PM
Kenyan banks are now required to charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on assets seized from loan defaulters and sold via auction, following a landmark ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal....
Cancel customs bonds promptly to avoid penalties in regional trade, advises PwC
Jan 21, 2025 at 09:37 PM
Kenyan businesses engaged in cross-border trade within the East African Community (EAC) risk penalties and legal complications if they fail to cancel customs bonds promptly after m...
KRA's new tax rates for fringe benefits, deemed interest and low-interest loans
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled updated tax rates for fringe benefits, deemed interest, and low-interest loans, which will take effect in January 2025....
KRA issues ultimatum to commercial vehicle owners over advance tax deadline
Jan 16, 2025 at 08:01 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set the clock ticking for commercial vehicle owners, reminding them to pay their advance tax for the 2025 income year by January 20, 2025....
Mandatory local marine cargo insurance for all imports to take effect in February
Jan 08, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Kenyan importers face a critical compliance deadline as the enforcement of the Finance Act 2017’s marine insurance regulations takes effect on 14 February 2025, mandating that al...
Millions left stranded as the eCitizen payment platform experiences outage
Jan 03, 2025 at 02:50 PM
Millions of Kenyans and foreigners have been left stranded after the government’s platform used to make payments for government services experienced a technical hitch on Friday....
New KRA Board Chair Ndiritu Muriithi outlines top priorities as he takes office
Dec 30, 2024 at 07:49 PM
New Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board of Directors Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has vowed to transform the authority into a professional, fair and customer-oriented body....