Tag: KRA
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KRA Sets 8% Fringe Benefit and Deemed Interest Rates for April, June 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set the applicable market interest rate for both Fringe Benefit Tax and deemed interest at 8 per cent for the April–June 2026 quarter, signaling a key update employers must factor into their tax calculations and payroll systems. In a notice dated Friday, April 10, the Authority said the new…
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KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga Fired
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has been dismissed from his position following allegations of graft, marking a dramatic turn at the helm of the country’s tax administration body. The decision, announced by the government on Wednesday, comes amid mounting pressure to restore integrity and accountability within Kenya Revenue Authority. According to official…
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KRA Collects KSh 2 Trillion in Nine Months, Hits 96% of Target as Performance Grows
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it crossed the KSh 2 trillion revenue mark during the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, reporting strong growth in tax collections despite ongoing economic pressures. According to a statement released on Tuesday, KRA collected approximately KSh 2.038 trillion between July 1, 2025, and March…
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How to Generate eTIMS Invoices via WhatsApp: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Kenyan Traders
Tax season is here and there’s now a much simpler way for Kenyan traders to stay compliant without struggling with the eTIMS system. In January 2026, the Kenya Revenue Authority introduced a WhatsApp chatbot that allows you to generate eTIMS-compliant invoices and get help with filing returns – no browser, iTax login, or office visit…
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KRA Dismisses Claims of tax Debt Against Raphael Tuju
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dismissed reports alleging that it has imposed tax debts on former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, amid his ongoing financial and property disputes. In a statement issued on Thursday, the tax agency termed the claims as misleading and inaccurate, clarifying that Tuju remains fully compliant with his tax obligations. KRA…
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KRA Tightens Surveillance on Mobile Money to Catch Nil Return Taxpayers
Kenya’s tax authority is tightening its grip on digital financial activity, placing millions of mobile money users under closer watch as part of a renewed push to seal revenue leakages. The move signals a shift toward data-driven enforcement, targeting individuals whose declared income does not match their transaction history. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says…
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KRA Introduces Phased Income Tax Filing System Ahead of 2026 Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new income tax filing model that will take effect in the 2026 return season, marking a significant shift in how taxpayers submit their annual declarations. In a notice issued on Thursday, February 5, the taxman revealed it will roll out a phased filing system intended to streamline…