Category: TAX UPDATES & KRA NEWS
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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 Finance Bill 2026 has proposed extending Kenya’s tax amnesty window to December 31, 2026 — giving businesses and individuals sitting on historical tax debt one final, legislated opportunity to wipe out accumulated penalties and interest. This is not a routine extension. It comes with stricter conditions, harder deadlines, and an explicit “granted once only”…
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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.