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Latest Kenya Revenue Authority news covering tax policies, customs operations, revenue collection, and taxpayer services.

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is responsible for tax collection and customs administration, playing a vital role in government revenue generation. Coverage includes tax policy changes, revenue collection performance, customs operations, taxpayer services, and enforcement activities. Follow updates on tax policies, customs operations, and revenue collection initiatives.

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Range Rovers, BMWs Among Luxury Cars Set for KRA Auction

Range Rovers, BMWs Among Luxury Cars Set for KRA Auction

This comes after the owners failed to clear them with the KRA after arriving in the country.

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Fake alcohol: Why MPs want answers from KRA, KEBS

Fake alcohol: Why MPs want answers from KRA, KEBS

Scrutiny intensifies as tax and quality bodies are accused of facilitating trade in illicit brew.

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KRA intercepts smuggled tobacco products, powdered milk worth Sh46.7mn

KRA intercepts smuggled tobacco products, powdered milk worth Sh46.7mn

The goods, which were destined for Nairobi, include ORIS cigarettes worth Sh30.6 million, shisha tobacco products and accessories worth Sh8.398 million, including 59 boxes of AFRAH Tobacco Mint flavour (AL-SULTAN), 118 cartons of ALFAKHER Mint Flavour, shisha filters, pots and bo

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KRA Intercepts Bus in Multi-Million Tax Smuggling Scheme

KRA Intercepts Bus in Multi-Million Tax Smuggling Scheme

KRA said the crackdown is aimed at protecting legitimate businesses from unfair competition, safeguarding government revenue and taxes, and promoting compliance.

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KRA Explains Recruitment Drive Seeking Ksh4,500 from Kenyans

KRA Explains Recruitment Drive Seeking Ksh4,500 from Kenyans

The circulating recruitment drive required applicants to pay a fee for various stages of the hiring process.

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KRA Announces Penalty Waiver After iTax Disruptions

KRA Announces Penalty Waiver After iTax Disruptions

iTax has experienced several system downtimes this year, making it difficult for taxpayers to file and access services.

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Taxpayers Handed Major Boost as Court Rules on KRA Delays

Taxpayers Handed Major Boost as Court Rules on KRA Delays

A dispute over delayed VAT refund claims exceeding Ksh168 million prompted the Court of Appeal to clarify the limits of tax administration delays.

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KRA Uncovers Secret Operation in Baringo After Raid

KRA Uncovers Secret Operation in Baringo After Raid

The taxman noted that the current crackdown is not only meant to protect government revenue but also to address potential public health risks associated with illicit goods.

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Suspect on the run as KRA raids facility with illicit ethanol, tobacco

Suspect on the run as KRA raids facility with illicit ethanol, tobacco

One suspect is on the run after Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) uncovered a facility used to hide suspected illicit alcohol, ethanol and tobacco in Kimosop Central, Baringo County.

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KRA uncovers underground chamber hiding ethanol, tobacco in Baringo

KRA uncovers underground chamber hiding ethanol, tobacco in Baringo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have seized suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco after uncovering an underground chamber used to conceal the goods in Kimosop…

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KRA Announces System Downtime Affecting Some Taxpayers

KRA Announces System Downtime Affecting Some Taxpayers

The downtime could likely affect taxpayers rushing to file their returns ahead of the September 20 deadline to evade tax penalties.

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KRA's unveils new system to boost cargo security and risk management

KRA's unveils new system to boost cargo security and risk management

The system promises to tighten cargo monitoring and reduce risks such as theft, smuggling and cargo tampering under customs control.

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KRA approves 15 vendors for electronic cargo tracking

KRA approves 15 vendors for electronic cargo tracking

KRA said its electronic seals used under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) will be phased out by October 26, 2026.

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Report: Russia exploits migrants, refugees and detained foreigners to fill Ukraine war ranks

Report: Russia exploits migrants, refugees and detained foreigners to fill Ukraine war ranks

A new report reveal how Russia is exploiting vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners by using precarious legal circumstances to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine.

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KRA officer arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribe

KRA officer arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribe

EACC investigators mounted an operation following preliminary investigations and arrested Obilo on September 14 as he allegedly received KSh30,000.

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EACC Arrests KRA Officer Over Alleged Tax Clearance Bribe

EACC Arrests KRA Officer Over Alleged Tax Clearance Bribe

The latest arrest adds to the growing list of KRA officials who have been nabbed by EACC on similar grounds of allegations.

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EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery

EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate. The suspect, Hughes Obilo, an o

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Scrap metal dealers demand crackdown on smugglers

Scrap metal dealers demand crackdown on smugglers

KRA under pressure to crack down on scrap metal smuggling trade, with manufacturers accusing dealers of moving tonnes of scrap to Tanzania and Uganda through key border points.

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The Standard Business

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Mutahi Kagwe Calls for Review of Taxes on Horticulture Farmers

Mutahi Kagwe Calls for Review of Taxes on Horticulture Farmers

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Ruto awaonya wanasiasa dhidi ya kutumia polisi kisiasa

Ruto awaonya wanasiasa dhidi ya kutumia polisi kisiasa

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Ruto awataka polisi kuzingatia demokrasia wakati wa kampeni

Ruto awataka polisi kuzingatia demokrasia wakati wa kampeni

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Familia ya Raila Odinga kumuenzi kwa wiki moja kwa juhudi zake za kupigania demokrasia

Familia ya Raila Odinga kumuenzi kwa wiki moja kwa juhudi zake za kupigania demokrasia

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Nairobi imeadhimisha siku ya kimataifa ya demokrasia kupitia mdahalo wa wazi

Nairobi imeadhimisha siku ya kimataifa ya demokrasia kupitia mdahalo wa wazi

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