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January 22, 2026
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KRA to enable tax filing via WhatsApp

KRA to enable tax filing via WhatsApp

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 22 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out new digital tools to make tax compliance simpler and more affordable. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is introducing a 24-hour WhatsApp chatbot to streamline tax compliance, making it simpler and more accessible for Kenyans.

  • The chatbot offers 15 services, enabling users to ask queries and file returns without visiting KRA offices.
  • Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga announced investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance tax management.
  • KRA collected Sh307.6 billion against a target of Sh285 billion in the second half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, representing a 108 percent performance rate and 29.3 percent growth.

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