The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reintroduced a controversial proposal in the 2025 Finance Bill seeking access to personal data and trade secrets despite previous backlash. The proposal aims to amend Section 59A (1B) of the Tax Procedures Act, currently prohibiting KRA from accessing sensitive customer data.

• This amendment would allow KRA to view real-time transactional data from businesses, including personal customer details.
• Key person involved: Tax expert Alex Kanyi, who highlights the implications of removing data access limitations.
• In the past year, a similar proposal was blocked by the National Assembly due to concerns over regulatory overreach and data privacy.