The Kenya Revenue Authority has abolished the long-standing requirement for filing Nil Returns, replacing it with a new “PIN with No Obligation” status in a move aimed at easing compliance for individuals without taxable income. The policy shift marks a significant overhaul of Kenya’s tax administration system, targeting taxpayers who are registered but not actively…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has appointed an acting Commissioner General following its decision not to renew the contract of Humphrey Wattanga, marking a pivotal leadership transition at the country’s tax agency. In a statement, KRA Board Chair Ndiritu Muriithi said Wattanga will proceed on terminal leave effective immediately, bringing his tenure to a close after serving…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has surpassed the Ksh2 trillion mark in cumulative revenue collection for the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, signaling steady growth in tax performance. In a statement released Tuesday, 7 April 2026, KRA announced it collected Ksh2.038 trillion as of 31 March 2026 against a target of Ksh2.122 trillion,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority is turning to WhatsApp in a bid to simplify tax filing and widen its taxpayer base, unveiling a chatbot that could redefine how millions of Kenyans interact with the tax system. Dubbed Shuru, the chatbot is designed to bring tax services closer to users by embedding them within one of the…
A major tax evasion and smuggling scandal is unfolding in Kenya, placing senior officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority under intense scrutiny alongside a Kenyan US dual citizen accused of orchestrating a sophisticated contraband network that could expose deep rooted weaknesses in the country’s customs enforcement systems. According to sources familiar with the investigation, detectives…
The Kenya Revenue Authority is intensifying efforts to match mobile money transactions with tax declarations, targeting individuals who file nil returns despite evident financial activity. Starting 1 April the Kenya Revenue Authority will roll out pre-filled tax returns pulling data from mobile wallets like M-Pesa, requiring filers to verify or explain mismatches by 30 June…
