KRA seeks public views on new rental tax rules
The draft Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations, 2026, seek to replace the 2016 framework and introduce measures such as mandatory digital property registration, monthly tax filings and stricter enforcement. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking public input on new draft regulations designed to enhance compliance in residential rental income tax.
- The proposed Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations, 2026, aim to replace the existing 2016 framework.
- Key changes include mandatory digital property registration, monthly tax filings, and stricter enforcement measures by the KRA.
- Submissions from the public and stakeholders are due by May 25, 2026.
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KRA Seeks Public Input on Residential Rental Income Tax Regulations - May 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking public input on new draft regulations designed to enhance compliance in residential rental income tax. Separately, President William Ruto has announced a reduction in the deposit required for Kenya's affordable housing program, lowering it from 10 percent to 5 percent of the unit's value. Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has clarified that the recently announced 12 percent wage increase is a broad-based salary adjustment for all workers, not just a revision of the statutory minimum wage, following President William Ruto's Labour Day announcement. These three stories are linked through government economic policies affecting Kenyan workers and citizens, covering tax compliance, housing affordability, and wage regulations.
