The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confirmed a system downtime affecting taxpayers trying to file their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns ahead of the September 20 deadline. Taxpayers are experiencing difficulties accessing the iTax system, prompting frustration as the filing period nears its end.

• The KRA system is currently experiencing downtime.
• The disruption is impacting taxpayers filing for VAT returns, due by September 20.
• The KRA has acknowledged the issue and is working to resolve it, advising users to try again later.