'County Revenues Are Not Subject to VAT' - Tax Tribunal
In a decision in a case between the County Government of Kiambu and the tax authority, the Tribunal set aside most of a disputed tax bill that had originally reached about Ksh 559.9 million
KRA Faces KSh 932 Billion Final-Quarter Gap
Kenya’s tax authority crossed the KSh 2 trillion mark in revenue collection for the first nine months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, but now faces a sharper climb to meet its full-year targetTreasury CS Mbadi Rules Out New Taxes In Finance Bill 2026
Treasury is betting that tighter enforcement, digital tax collection and broader compliance can raise enough revenue to support the next budget.KRA Proposes to Scrap KSh 5mn VAT Threshold
KRA is proposing to remove the KSh 5 million VAT registration threshold, requiring all businesses to charge and remit 16% VAT. The move aims to expand revenue collection but could increase costs for small traders and consumers.M-Pesa Expands Into Tax Payments in Ethiopia With Amhara Deal
M-Pesa is moving deeper into Ethiopia’s public-sector payments system after signing an agreement that will allow taxpayers in the Amhara region to settle tax obligationsKRA Scraps 'Blacklist', Admits It Punished Honest Businesses
KRA has ordered the removal of thousands of taxpayers from a controversial compliance blacklist after acknowledging that the system had been misused and was harming legitimate businesses.KRA Introduces Body-Worn Cameras for Customs and Border Officers
The Kenya Revenue Authority plans to introduce body-worn cameras for customs and border control officers to improve transparency and accountability at Kenya’s entry points. The devices are expected to record inspections and interactions, strengthening oversight of frontline operations at locations such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other border posts.Counties Push for 42% Share Of Road Maintenance Levy
County governors are pressing the Senate to sharply increase their share of the fuel levy, seeking 42% of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) compared with the 5% currently proposed.'Unrecovered Loan Principal is Not Tax Deductible' - Tribunal Rules
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has ruled that microfinance lender, Premier Credit Limited, cannot deduct the principal of unrecovered loans from its taxable incomeThe Velex Advisory Tax Compliance Program for Kenyan Startups
Velex Advisory, a business advisory firm with over 10 years of experience supporting growing companies, has developed a Tax Compliance Program for Kenyan Startups.
KRA Onboards 500 Fuel Stations as Taxpayers Scramble to Meet New E-TIMS Rules
KRA says it has onboarded over 500 fuel stations onto its eTIMS fuel module, representing about 16% of outlets nationwide.How Procedural Errors Toppled KRA’s KSh 53mn Tax Claim
