World Bank's Advisory to Govt to Raise Taxes Sparks Outrage

The World Bank's advisory to Kenya to consider raising consumption taxes, including excise duty and VAT, has ignited widespread criticism. Lobby groups and citizens warn these measures could worsen the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with the World Bank linking the proposal to Kenya's rising pending bills, which reached Ksh526 billion by June this year.

KRA collects record Sh85.2bn in customs taxes in September

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh85.2 billion in customs revenue in September, driven by higher petroleum and trade taxes. This marks a significant achievement for the agency, surpassing previous records and exceeding its target for the month.

KRA Breaks Record with Ksh85 Billion Collection in a Month

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced a record-breaking collection of Ksh85.146 billion in customs taxes during September 2025, the highest monthly total in its history.

Kisii County cuts taxes for small businesses, hikes Billboard and Soapstone fees in Finance Bill 2025

The Kisii County Assembly has passed the 2025 Finance Bill, significantly reducing taxes for small businesses and boda boda riders, while increasing fees for soapstone businesses and billboard advertisements. This move aims to ease the tax burden on residents and improve financial transparency.

Manufacturers warn high taxes and inconsistent standards threaten Kenya’s industrial growth

Over 500,000 traders join KRA’s digital invoicing system to boost tax compliance and economic growth