The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based platform designed to simplify the process of filing tax returns for Kenyans. This initiative aims to boost compliance and enhance user experience by significantly reducing the number of steps required.

• The platform has reduced the tax return filing process from eight steps to just three.
• Key person involved is Humphrey Wattanga, who highlighted the platform's role in providing real-time assistance.
• New features include pre-filled returns incorporating employer PAYE data and a simplified system for employers.

Kenya's National Treasury is transitioning to an electronic Pension Management Information System (e-PMIS) for retired civil servants starting May 1, 2026, aiming to eliminate lengthy processing delays and enhance security.

• Only claims submitted through the new e-PMIS platform will be processed from the deadline.
• The system, piloted and now being rolled out, requires mandatory data fields like KRA PIN and national ID for claim submission.
• This digitization is expected to benefit teachers significantly, who constitute the largest group in Kenya's public workforce and have faced prolonged delays in receiving their retirement benefits.