Category: TAX UPDATES & KRA NEWS
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially reintroduced the Tax Amnesty Programme through a public press release dated 3rd July 2026. The programme opens on 1st July 2026 and runs until 31st December 2026, allowing qualifying taxpayers to obtain a 100% waiver of penalties, interest, and fines on eligible historical tax debts. This announcement converts…
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If your organisation is currently registered under the NGO Coordination Act of 1990, your legal position in Kenya has already changed — whether you know it or not. The Public Benefit Organisations Act 2013 was operationalised on 14 May 2024, repealing the NGO Coordination Act on that date and immediately ushering in a new regulatory…
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The Kenya Tax Amnesty Programme is now officially in force following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2026 and the Kenya Revenue Authority’s implementation guidelines issued in July 2026. Qualifying taxpayers now have until 31 December 2026 to clear historical principal tax and obtain a 100% waiver of eligible penalties, interest and fines. Unlike earlier…
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For decades, the Kenyan fiscal landscape offered a reliable safety net for capital-intensive enterprises: the ability to carry forward tax losses indefinitely. This provision allowed businesses — from geothermal plants to tech startups —to offset early-year losses against future profits without the pressure of an expiring clock. However, the Finance Bill 2026 proposes a seismic shift in…
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The Finance Bill 2026 is not like the ones before it. Previous bills introduced new taxes or adjusted rates. This one does something more unsettling — it fundamentally changes the relationship between Kenyan businesses and the Kenya Revenue Authority. KRA is no longer waiting for you to declare your income. It is building the infrastructure…
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The landscape of KRA tax compliance in Kenya has undergone a tectonic shift in 2026. For years, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) relied on manual interventions and periodic audits to bridge the revenue gap. However, as we move through the 2025/2026 fiscal year, the strategy has evolved into a “technology-first, zero-tolerance” enforcement regime. With the National Treasury…
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When a notice from the Kenya Revenue Authority lands in your iTax profile or email inbox, the first reaction is often alarm. That reaction is understandable — but it is rarely warranted. Under the Tax Procedures Act, 2015, KRA has wide powers to query, assess, and audit taxpayers. But the vast majority of notices issued…
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KRA has cancelled the VAT Special Table for general taxpayers in March 2026 — only Missing Trader fraud cases remain. Check your iTax portal for removal of review status, frozen refunds & more.
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As the The Financial Year is approaching, Kenyan resident individuals must prepare for annual tax filing with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Under the self-assessment system, you declare your income accurately, calculate tax payable (including Pay As You Earn – PAYE for employment), submit your Individual Income Tax Return via iTax, and pay any balance.