Kenyans Warned as KRA Begins Crackdown on Certain Businesses

KPMG has issued a warning to businesses regarding heightened scrutiny from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on the use of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). The KRA is transitioning to continuous, real-time transaction scrutiny, moving away from summary-based tax reporting.

KRA Clarifies Tax Returns Filing for Employed Kenyans With Side Hustles

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued clarification on how employed Kenyans with side hustles should file their annual income tax returns, addressing widespread confusion. They emphasize that all sources of income, not just salaries, must be declared in a single tax return.

Kenya Power Increases Dividends After Posting Ksh 14.8B Profit in Six Months

Kenya Power has announced a significant increase in its interim dividend to Ksh0.30, following a robust profit before tax of Ksh14.83 billion for the six months ending December 31, 2025. This strong financial performance comes amidst efforts to balance operational costs, service reliability, and returns for consumers.

How trade fraud deprives Kenya of trillions in taxes, fuels debt crisis

Kenya is estimated to have lost over Sh6.1 trillion in potential tax revenue between 2013 and 2022 due to "trade misinvoicing," a sophisticated form of fraud primarily perpetrated by large corporations. This substantial loss, highlighted by a global financial watchdog, severely undermines the government's ability to fund development and address its growing debt crisis.

Pay day turns to pain day as taxes bite Kenyans