Kenya has completed the integration of the eTIMS and IFMIS systems, creating an automated link between tax invoicing and government payments and requiring suppliers to ensure accurate eTIMS invoices, tax compliance, and matching records when supplying government entities.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed integrating two major systems: the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), according to a public notice on 31 August 2026. The move forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation push.
The connection between these platforms creates an automated link in government spending. Tax invoices generated through eTIMS now flow directly into IFMIS, the system through which government entities process payments. This removes manual steps and creates an audit trail for procurement transactions.
What this means for suppliers
Businesses selling to government agencies now face three operational demands.
First, suppliers must generate all invoices through eTIMS before submitting them for payment.
Second, the invoice data must match exactly across both systems—no discrepancies between what suppliers submit to government entities and what appears in eTIMS records.
Third, suppliers must maintain current tax compliance status and accurate tax records, verified regularly with the KRA.
Implementation support
KRA and the National Treasury stated they will provide sensitisation programs, technical assistance, and ongoing guidance to businesses during the transition period. The agencies framed the integration as necessary for efficient financial management across government operations.
