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May 22, 2026
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KRA Launches New Verification Tool, Issues Notice to Kenyans

KRA Launches New Verification Tool, Issues Notice to Kenyans

The authority told Kenyans to remain on high alert as the June 30 tax filing timeline nears, when many are in a rush to file taxes and seek corrections...

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a new staff verification tool to combat rising cases of fraud where individuals impersonate KRA officials and extort money.

  • The tool allows the public to verify the identity of KRA staff through an online platform, a USSD code (*222*5#), or its WhatsApp chatbot "Shuru".
  • This initiative by the KRA was prompted by numerous public complaints about fraudsters soliciting money through false promises related to tax and procurement processes.
  • KRA emphasizes that its procurement and tax procedures are transparent and cannot be influenced by any single officer, urging vigilance from taxpayers and suppliers.

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