KRA Shifts to User-Owned Cargo Tracking Seals
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is transitioning to a "Multi-Vendor, User-Owned Seals" model for its Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) to improve the efficiency of goods moving through Kenya. Under this new arrangement, transporters and traders will purchase and own their own electronic tracking devices from various approved suppliers for both containerized and liquid cargo, such as fuel.
Prime Bank Wins KSh 87.6mn Withholding Tax Case
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has set aside a KSh 87.6 million tax demand against Prime Bank, ruling that the revenue authority misapplied tax law.Tax Tribunal Rules Del Monte Owes KSh 6.7bn
Del Monte will face a KSh 6.72 billion tax bill after a tribunal determined that the company's challenge to the taxman's assessments fell short of merit.Court Blocks Hashi Energy’s Evidence in KSh7.2bn Tax Fight
The High Court has rejected a last-minute attempt by Hashi Energy, now under liquidation, to introduce fresh evidence in a KSh 7.18 billion tax appealFuel Taxes Lift KRA's December 2025 Collections Above Target
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded its revenue target in December 2025, supported by strong growth in oil-related taxesKenya's Political Economy is Killing its Businesses
Kenya's business people have the unfortunate privilege of being both over regulated and under regulatedKRA brings ALP North Three SEZs, Mitchell Cotts, under Customs
Kenya Revenue Authority has expanded Customs control by designating ALP North Three (SEZ) Limited and Mitchell Cotts Nairobi Logistics Centre 2 as regulated Customs facilities under the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004. The Gazette notices define precise geographic limits, entry and exit points, and internal control zones. The move allows bonded and transit operations within approved premises while strengthening Customs supervision, enforcement, and revenue protection across Nairobi’s logistics and industrial zones.
Why Green Investments Like Safaricom's New Bond Are Largely Tax-Free
Kenya is increasingly using tax incentives to accelerate green investments, with interest earned on qualifying green bonds often exempt from withholding tax. Safaricom’s latest green corporate bond demonstrates how issuers can leverage these incentives to offer higher net returns to investors while funding renewable-energy and sustainability projects.Tribunal Rebukes KRA Over Stale Tax Claim Against Landlord
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has delivered a setback to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), cancelling a KSh 67.9 million assessment it issued against a Nairobi landlordKenya Grants Gulf Energy Incentives, Tax Exemptions, to Hasten Turkana Oil Plan
Kenya has granted tax and duty exemptions to Gulf Energy E&P B.V. under a newly signed addendum restructuring the production-sharing contract for Turkana’s Block T7.High Court Clears KRA to Collect KSh 384.5M Stamp Duty As NCBA Merger Appeal Proceeds
The High Court has dismissed NCBA Group’s application to suspend enforcement of the April ruling that invalidated the 2019 stamp duty waiver applied to the NIC–CBA merger. Justice E.C. Mwita held that a declaration of unconstitutionality takes effect immediately under Article 2(4) and cannot be paused by the trial court. The judge rejected NCBA’s claim that paying KSh 384.5M now would cause irreparable loss, saying KRA is capable of refunding the money if the bank succeeds at the Court of Appeal. The decision allows KRA to pursue the stamp duty while NCBA’s appeal proceeds, marking another win for petitioner Okiya Omtatah.Kenya's Banks Contributed KSh 194.81Bn in Taxes in 2024
The Kenya Banking Sector contributed a total of KES194.81 billion to the National Treasury in the year ended 31 December 2024
