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KRA Opens Six-Month Tax Amnesty Until December 31

Patricia Waigwa July 4, 2026

On July 1, 2026, the Kenya Revenue Authority officially opened the 2026 tax amnesty programme, granting a 100% waiver on accrued penalties, interest and fines. Specifically, this six-month compliance window runs from July 1 through December 31, 2026, under the Finance Act 2026. Furthermore, the

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Taxpayers Race to Beat June 30 KRA Deadline

Patricia Waigwa June 22, 2026

Kenyans are filing their tax returns well ahead of the June 30, 2026 deadline. Specifically, this shift is driven by sweeping tax policy changes in the Finance Bill 2026, chronic iTax system congestion, and KRA’s newly launched pre-populated automated data tracking system. Shorter Filing Windows Are Coming The Finance Bill 2026 introduced major structural changes

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KRA Is Watching Every Sale From July 1

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026

Kenya’s tax authority is about to change how it catches tax evaders. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed the move during the 2026/2027 Budget presentation on June 11, 2026. Furthermore, he made clear that KRA will not introduce new taxes. Instead, the government will enforce the ones already in place. Why the Government Is Taking […]

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Adan Mohamed Appointed New KRA Boss

Patricia Waigwa May 19, 2026

The government has appointed Adan Mohamed as the new Commissioner General of Kenya Revenue Authority. The appointment officially took effect on May 18, 2026. Additionally, the government announced the appointment through a special Kenya Gazette notice. Treasury officials confirmed the leadership transition immediately. The appointment comes during a challenging economic

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KRA Flags 392,000 Taxpayers for Filing False Nil Returns Using Bank and M-Pesa Data

Patricia Waigwa March 26, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified enforcement against taxpayers filing nil returns despite having financial activity. Starting March 26, 2026, KRA auto-populates tax returns via the iTax portal. Notably, income from M-Pesa, banks, and eTIMS is now automatically captured.Consequently, taxpayers cannot hide active earnings by submitting nil returns.

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How Kenya’s KSh 1.14 Trillion Deficit Hits Citizens Now

Patricia Waigwa March 5, 2026

Kenya’s growing KSh 1.14 trillion fiscal deficit is already hitting citizens. Consequently, rising fuel, electricity, and commodity costs are squeezing family budgets. Moreover, overstretched government resources delay public services, affecting daily life. The deficit mainly stems from revenue underperformance. By December 2025, KRA had missed ordinary revenue targets by

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KRA Launches New USSD Service for Taxpayers

Patricia Waigwa January 7, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a new USSD service that enables taxpayers to access key tax services without visiting offices. This initiative aims to improve convenience and compliance, especially for those without smartphones or internet access. How to Access the USSD Service Taxpayers can dial *222# on any mobile phone to reach […]

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Multi-Agency Raid Uncovers Illegal Petrol Trade in Garissa

Patricia Waigwa December 11, 2025

A government-led operation uncovered a thriving illegal petrol market in Garissa County. Authorities issued strong warnings to those conducting the illicit trade. Crackdown Targets Unlicensed Fuel Operators Security teams launched the raid in Burburis on December 10. Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo led officers from KRA and NEMA during the coordinated operation. Makeshift

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KRA’s New Rules to Validate Income and Expense From January 2026

Kevin Matende December 1, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will start validating income and expense declarations in all individual and non-individual income tax returns from January 1, 2026. What the New Process Means KRA says the move will tighten accuracy and boost compliance in tax reporting. The authority will now match declared figures with data from several systems including […]

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How to File KRA Returns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cyrus Machogu March 13, 2025

Filing Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax returns is a mandatory requirement for all taxpayers in Kenya. Whether you are employed, self-employed, or have no income, you must file your KRA returns annually to remain tax compliant and avoid penalties. In this guide, we will take you through the process of filing KRA returns, including Nil […]