Department of Micro & Small Taxpayers Stories

KRA cracks down on small businesses in push to increase revenue collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

KRA has noted that while some small businesses have registered for PINs, many do not fulfil their tax obligations, with some filing nil returns despit...

Kenyans to foot Sh245 million bill for Nyayo House renovation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Ministry of Interior has said the funds are necessary for internal and external painting, as well as electrical and mechanical works, including li...

Mbadi says state to review taxes on salaries to ease burden on workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The CS said that taxes currently take up 8 per cent of employees' salaries, a burden that many find excessive.

Programme to curb public sector fund mismanagement launched in Nairobi amid rising graft
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

The capacity-building initiative seeks to address the persistent challenges by developing the leadership and governance capacities of top state offici...

Treasury proposes housing, SHIF deductions from gross salaries to boost take-home pay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The change, included in amendments to tax laws, would replace the current system, which gives a tax relief of 15 per cent on these contributions.

Kenyan taxpayer's burden: Sh4.3 billion spent on state vehicles in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

Budget allocation for vehicle purchases surged from Sh8.6 billion in 2021 to Sh9.7 billion in 2022, ultimately reaching Sh14.3 billion in 2023.

Taxpayers to access KRA services through eCitizen platform
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 23, 2024

KRA noted that through the platform, users can manage and view their taxpayer profile and access comprehensive information on income, deductions, comp...

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