ID to be used in iTax logins as KRA simplifies system
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 - Kenyans will now be able to log in to their iTax portals using their IDs as the taxman moves to simplify tax returns and encourage Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Starting August 4, Kenyans can now log in to their iTax portals using their National ID numbers, a new option introduced by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to simplify tax returns and improve compliance. This comes as an alternative to the previously sole method of using Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) implemented the change in response to taxpayer feedback.
- The new login method aims to make access easier and more convenient, as ID numbers are more frequently used and easier to remember.
- The iTax platform is crucial for filing returns, making payments, and various tax-related transactions in Kenya.
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Kenyan Government Initiatives and Regulatory Changes - August 2025
The Kenyan government is implementing new measures and facing challenges related to its various programs. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduced a simplified iTax login system allowing Kenyans to use their National ID numbers starting August 4, easing tax returns. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Health issued a 30-day ultimatum to pharmaceutical companies to upload certified product data to the Social Health Authority (SHA) system to combat counterfeit drugs. However, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) released a report, 'Failing the Hustlers', that criticized the government's Hustler Fund, indicating a high default rate and questioning its economic impact, with Sh340 lost for every Sh500 loaned.
