KRA Suspends Nil Tax Filings and Launches WhatsApp Tax Service - January 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has implemented several new measures concerning tax filings. The authority has temporarily suspended the filing of nil tax returns until March 30, with the stated aim of converting nil filers and non-filers into active taxpayers to optimize revenue collection. In a separate initiative to modernize tax management, the KRA has announced a new digital service that allows Kenyans to file taxes and access various services via a WhatsApp chatbot. This move is intended to improve efficiency for taxpayers. Additionally, the KRA has retained the existing 8 per cent tax rate on staff welfare benefits.

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Friday 3:51 PMKenyans

KRA Suspends Nil Tax Filings

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily suspended the filing of nil tax returns until March 30, aiming to convert nil filers and non-filers into active taxpayers and optimize revenue collection.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily suspended the filing of nil tax returns until March 30, aiming to convert nil filers and non-filers into active taxpayers and optimize revenue collection.

• Out of 22 million registered KRA PIN holders, only 8 million actively pay taxes, with just 4 million consistently meeting obligations.
• Deputy Commissioner Patience Njau confirmed the move, stating KRA will audit transactions like income taxes, withholding taxes, eTIMs, and customs records.
• The KRA introduced an Automated Payment Plan for outstanding liabilities and a WhatsApp chatbot (+254 711099999) offering 15 KRA services, including tax filing, 24/7.

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Thursday 7:49 PMKenyansFirst

How to File Your Taxes via WhatsApp Using KRA’s New Digital Service

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a new digital service allowing Kenyans to file taxes and access various services via a WhatsApp chatbot. This initiative aims to modernize tax management and improve efficiency for taxpayers.

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Friday 1:27 PMNation News

KRA retains 8 per cent tax rate on staff welfare benefits, again

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