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April 10, 2026
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Only 2 in 5 Kenyans Pay Taxes, KRA Says

Only 2 in 5 Kenyans Pay Taxes, KRA Says

KRA says widespread non-filing and under-reporting continue to leave a massive gap in tax collections across key revenue streams...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing a significant tax compliance challenge, with less than half of registered Kenyans actively paying taxes, resulting in a substantial revenue shortfall.

  • A tax collection gap of approximately Ksh982 billion has been reported.
  • KRA officials revealed the issue during an engagement with the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) on Thursday, April 9.
  • To address this, the KRA is considering a dual assessment system, combining self-assessments with commissioner-issued estimates to improve compliance.

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