KRA NG-CDF tax dispute,tax arrears Stories

MPs warn Sh2.4 billion tax dispute between KRA and NG-CDF could paralyse constituencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Unpaid taxes dating back to 2020 have triggered a standoff, with MPs warning that unless Treasury intervenes, essential projects in hundreds of consti...

Meta to deduct 5 per cent tax on Kenyan creators’ earnings in 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

National Treasury says weak revenue, high debt repayments straining Kenya’s budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten s...

Report warns withholding tax risks pushing digital traders to informal platforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the proposed law, online platforms would be required to withhold five per cent tax on sales by resident vendors.

Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

Eight things that make you a nightmare cab passenger in Nairobi
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 16, 2025

Loud calls, drama, and poor timing make the ride even worse. Being calm, tidy, and ready when you order the cab keeps the trip smooth for everyone.

MPs to private sector: No tax incentives without proof of public good
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The legislators accused the private sector of going silent whenever Parliament is under attack over laws passed to ease the cost of doing business and...

Ruto defends ‘shoot-to-leg’ order amid outcry, cites public safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

Ruto emphasised that the National Police Service (NPS) operates independently and that his previous remarks were not formal directives but an expressi...

KRA announces major overhaul of tax filing and payment system starting January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The authority said it will begin authenticating income and expenditure details declared in annual tax returns and introduce a structured payment plan...

10 things that make you a nightmare cab passenger in Nairobi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 09, 2025

The next time you hop into that back seat, close the door softly, say hello, and treat the ride like the brief partnership it is. After all, the road...

Manufacturers face heavy penalties for noncompliance with KEBS 0.2 per cent standards levy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

All manufacturers must pay 0.2 per cent of monthly turnover capped at Sh4 million or face heavy penalties, with exemptions for businesses under Sh5 mi...

High Court rules in favour of KRA in Sh1.1 billion tax dispute, orders fresh tribunal hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled in Zhao's favour, finding that the 60-day period within which KRA was required to issue its objection decision should h...

Banks remit Sh194.81 billion in taxes as KBA calls for review of PAYE to boost purchasing power
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

While the sector’s share of total tax receipts slightly declined from 8.78 per cent in 2023, it remains a substantial contribution given that it origi...

KRA retains fringe benefit tax rate at 8 per cent for October–December 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The CBK on October 7 reduced its Central Bank Rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.50 per cent, continuing a trend of monetary easing that began in August 202...

Kenyan CEOs warn of tough times as high costs, taxes squeeze businesses
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 21, 2025

Concerns over taxation also increased sharply, with the proportion of CEOs identifying it as a major challenge climbing from 15 per cent to 19 per cen...

New certificate of origin rule faces doubts over import undervaluation controls
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 14, 2025

Introduced through the Finance Act 2025, the directive redefines the term certificate of origin as an official document issued by a competent authorit...

Betting withdrawal tax could drive users to unregulated platforms, Budget Office warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Under the new Finance Act 2025, any money taken out of a betting account is taxed, regardless of whether it is winnings or the original deposit.

Government defends granting tax waivers, immunity to Global Centre on Adaptation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei explained that GCA, an international non-governmental organisation based in Rotterdam, Netherlands,...

Project Mawingu: How Kenya Airways’ global dream crashed into debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kilavuka traced the airline’s financial collapse to a series of external shocks that hit shortly after Project Mawingu began.

Kenya nets Sh2.3 billion from international digital service providers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The bulk of the revenue came from the earlier Digital Service Tax (DST), which was introduced in June 2020 at 1.5 per cent of gross turnover before be...

Publishers plead with State to remove 16 per cent VAT on books
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 26, 2025

KPA Chair Kiarie Kamau linked the tax removal to supporting lifelong learning goals aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Curricul...

Majority of Kenyans blame government taxes, policies for high cost of living as SHA woes mount - survey
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The survey showed that 14 per cent of Kenyans cited corruption, while six per cent blamed lack of employment opportunities and two per cent pointed to...

No new levies in 2026 budget as Treasury focuses on improving revenue efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Revenue for the coming financial year is projected at Sh3.58 trillion, while planned expenditure is Sh4.64 trillion, leaving a Sh1 trillion budget gap...

KRA misses income tax target by Sh32.1 billion after double tax reforms on housing, SHA levies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The National Treasury’s draft 2025 Budget Review and Outlook Paper (BROP) indicates that KRA collected Sh1.093 trillion in income tax against a target...

Treasury slashes revenue targets, signals higher borrowing ahead
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Tax collections alone were Sh76 billion short, with income tax contributing the largest deficit of Sh32.1 billion. Treasury also cited the withdrawal...

KRA seizes 21,600 smartphones worth Sh16 million in latest tax evasion crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

KRA said the consignment was intercepted following an intelligence report and had arrived on September 18, 2025, aboard a cargo plane.

Motor vehicle insurance tops fraud cases in Kenya - IRA report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

In the first half of 2025 alone, the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU) received 85 reports of fraudulent claims, 45 of which involved motor in...

Kenya loses over Sh250 billion annually to illicit trade and counterfeits - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The study points to businesses increasingly being involved in these illegal activities, while corruption, fake goods, and trade misinvoicing remain th...

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