Kenya is shifting its tax strategy to capture a broader economic ecosystem beyond traditional payroll and large corporations, aiming for sustainable economic prosperity through a fair and inclusive tax system.

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) identified 392,162 firms and high-net-worth individuals potentially owing Sh759.7 billion in unpaid withholding taxes.
• The Kenya Revenue Authority is adopting a data-driven approach to broaden its tax base.
• This initiative aims to integrate the thriving gig economy, digital workers, and numerous micro-entrepreneurs into the tax system, enabling future tax rate moderation.