KRA records Sh251.5bn monthly tax collection in December
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 - Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh251.52 billion in taxes in December 2025, the highest monthly revenue haul in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) achieved a record-breaking tax collection of Sh251.52 billion in December 2025, marking its highest monthly revenue haul ever. This significant increase reflects a 15.88 percent year-on-year growth and surpassed the previous peak set in June 2025.
- The KRA's monthly tax collection reached an unprecedented Sh251.52 billion in December 2025.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) implemented several policy changes, including automated payment plans and the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), to boost compliance.
- New tax compliance requirements in October 2025, making eTIMS mandatory for Tax Compliance Certificates (TCCs), likely incentivized businesses to regularize their tax status to secure contracts.
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Kenyan Government Disburses Funds for Youth and Drought Relief; KRA Reports Record Tax Collection - January 2026
President William Ruto launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme at Kasarani, disbursing Sh708.8 million to 14,176 youth from Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kiambu counties. In a separate action, the Kenyan government released Sh870.38 million in cash transfers to support 132,780 vulnerable households affected by drought across eight arid counties. The funding aims to boost purchasing power and stabilize food consumption. Meanwhile, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) achieved a record-breaking tax collection of Sh251.52 billion in December 2025. This marks its highest monthly revenue haul ever, representing a 15.88 percent year-on-year growth and surpassing the previous peak from June 2025.
