The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched Ushuru Mashinani, a nationwide grassroots program aimed at boosting tax awareness and simplifying tax services for communities across Kenya.

• The initiative seeks to bring KRA services like registration, filing, and payment closer to citizens, addressing the issue of distance hindering compliance.
• KRA is partnering with local businesses equipped with computers and internet access, and deploying mobile tax units to reach remote areas.
• This program is a key strategy for KRA to expand the active taxpayer base to 11.5 million by June 2027, from the current 7 million active taxpayers.