In Kenya’s fast-paced digital economy, M-Pesa addiction is emerging as a silent threat to household stability. What started as a financial lifeline has, for many families, turned into a cycle of debt, secrecy, and emotional strain. As mobile loan apps continue to promise “quick fixes,” thousands of Kenyans are falling into an unseen trap—borrowing to […]
Last-Minute Relief for Kenyan Taxpayers The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns by 24 hours, moving it from June 30 to midnight on July 1, 2025. The decision comes after widespread complaints about iTax portal errors and system delays due to last-minute filing traffic. With the clock […]
Kenya is at the cusp of a major financial shift. The fast payment system in Kenya, championed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), aims to rival Safaricom’s M‑Pesa by enabling instant, interoperable payments across banks and mobile money platforms. This new real-time system seeks to enhance financial inclusion and foster innovation across the country’s […]
Which counties in Kenya pay the most in taxes? The answer reveals significant economic activity concentrated in a few key counties. According to the Controller of Budget, Kenyan counties generated a record KSh 58.9 billion in own-source revenue during FY 2023/24 — funding essential local services Top 10 Tax-Contributing Counties (FY 2023/24) Rank County OSR Collected (KSh) % […]
KRA targets VAT as top revenue source with a bold digital overhaul aimed at transforming Kenya’s tax landscape. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is spearheading a tech-driven strategy to make VAT its most dependable and largest collection category—ushering in real-time oversight, fraud prevention, and a broader tax base. What’s Driving the Push At a recent […]
In a bold move to digitize and reform public procurement, the Government of Kenya has allocated Ksh700 million in the 2025/2026 national budget for the implementation of the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while presenting the Ksh4.29 trillion budget in Parliament, confirmed that the funds would support the nationwide rollout […]
With the June 30 deadline looming, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KR has rolled out a new, simplified way to file Nil tax returns—this time through the eCitizen portal. The move marks a significant shift in Kenya’s tax compliance strategy and is designed to ease congestion and digital frustrations commonly experienced during peak filing periods. Previously, […]
In a bold step toward creating a more inclusive and predictable tax ecosystem, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has entered into a formal collaboration with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to strengthen voluntary tax compliance in Kenya. The announcement followed a high-level engagement between the two bodies, held on Thursday, June 12, 2025. According […]
