The National Treasury is introducing a new staggered system for filing tax returns, including a specific timeline for nil filers, to alleviate congestion on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)'s iTax platform.

• Nil filers will be required to submit their returns immediately after December each year.
• The change was announced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
• This staggered approach aims to prevent last-minute rushes and system failures that lead to penalties for taxpayers.

Nairobi County's budget transparency score has dropped to 67 out of 100, a decline from 72 in 2024, according to the 2025 County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS).

• Nairobi scored 67 out of 100, down from 72 in 2024.
• The survey was conducted by the Council of Governors in partnership with Bajeti Hub.
• The county performed poorly in public participation, scoring only 17 out of 100.

A new poll by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) reveals that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, citing economic hardship and rising living costs.

• 74% of Kenyans surveyed feel the country is on the wrong track.
• The survey was conducted nationwide among 2,013 adults between May 2 and May 11, 2026.
• Key concerns fueling dissatisfaction include the cost of living (44% mentioning inflation, high prices, and taxation) and unemployment (47% citing unemployment, poverty, and hunger).

A new TIFA survey reveals that taxation is the leading cause of public dissatisfaction in Kenya, contributing to a prevalent sense of economic hardship and pessimism nationwide.

• 74% of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.
• TIFA, a research firm, conducted the survey between May 2 and May 11, 2026.
• Inflation, high prices, and taxation are cited as the country's most pressing challenges by 44% of respondents.