‘KRA must be accountable’ – Ruto spells out heavy tasks for taxman
President William Ruto has spelt out the daunting tasks for the Kenya Revenue Authority in a bid to raise the country’s revenue collection. In a statement shared late at night on Friday, November 1, 2024, the Head of State maintained that the taxman must work to increase their collection. While acknowledging their 10 per cent […]
David Ndii explains reason behind KRA’s push to track mobile phones
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) triggered some mixed reactions after announcing that all imported and locally assembled mobile phones will be tracked to monitor tax compliance by manufacturers and distributors. In a notice, the authority indicated that all local device assemblers must upload the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) […]
KRA to track local mobile phone assemblers in new tax-compliance push
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to collaborate with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) in the new tax compliance bid. The collaboration, which targets mobile phone assemblers, aims to ensure the integrity and tax compliance of mobile devices in the country. In a public notice published on Thursday, October 24, 2024, the CA directed […]
Select Huduma centres to open for extended hours
Huduma Kenya has announced that 18 select Huduma Centers will now operate from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. In a statement issued by Huduma Kenya on Monday, June 17, 2024, the extension of service hours aims to improve access to public services. “18 select Huduma Centres are open from 7 am to 7 pm. Visit […]
‘Govt’s introduction of eTIMS not timely’- Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera
Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera says that the move by the government to introduce electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS) is ill-advised. Speaking on Thursday, May 23, 2024, during a morning interview panel with K24 TV, the lawmaker said the government introduced the system without considering several factors. Access to smartphones According to Nabwera, […]
Court allows KRA to dispose of 73 bags of uncustomized milk powder
It is a major win for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after the High Court allowed it to dispose of 73 bags of uncustomized milk powder known as Hilwa. This is after Justice Hezbon Nyaga set aside Molo Chief Magistrate’s B. Kipyegon decision that had compelled the government to return the confiscated uncustomized powder milk […]
Bartender jailed for 1 year for selling goods with counterfeit excise stamps
A Nyeri bartender has been sentenced to one year in jail for selling goods affixed with counterfeit excise stamps. The convict, Terresah Njeri Wanjiru, has been given an alternative of paying a Ksh500,000 fine after pleading guilty to the charges. In a statement, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that Wanjiru had been charged alongside […]