Experts urge wider digital tax use as Kenya eyes Sh4.7tn budget

Speaking during the Ernst & Young 2026/2027 pre-budget media briefing, Francis Kamau, Tax Leader and Partner for East Africa, said expanding the tax base through technology is critical given Kenya’s reliance on a small pool of compliant taxpayers. Kenya breaking news | Kenya ne..

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Tax experts are urging Kenya to accelerate the adoption of digital tax systems, particularly the eTIMS, to support a projected Sh4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

Approximately 3 million taxpayers currently support the bulk of revenue, a situation deemed unsustainable.
Francis Kamau, Tax Leader and Partner for East Africa at Ernst & Young (EY), highlighted eTIMS as crucial for expanding the tax base.
Despite improvements in eTIMS adoption, with over 500,000 taxpayers onboarded by late 2025, consistent usage and compliance remain challenges.

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