Kenya activates iTax tax amnesty functionality under Finance Act 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a notice announcing the activation of the Tax Amnesty Functionality in iTax, offering relief from penalties, interest and fines on eligible tax liabilities for periods up to 31 December 2025, provided the
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Kenya: KRA clarifies eligibility rules for 2026 tax amnesty programme
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers to take advantage of the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme before it closes on 31 December 2026, offering a 100% waiver of penalties and interest for eligible tax liabilities. Announced on 30 July
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Ethiopia, Kenya aim to finalise income tax treaty
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to speed up negotiations on a bilateral income tax treaty following a meeting between officials in Nairobi on 23 July 2026. According to an update published the same day by the Kenyan Principal Secretary of the
See MoreKenya: KRA extends 8% VAT rate on fuel products through 14 October 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published the Value Added Tax (Amendment of Rate of Tax) Order 2026 on 14 July 2026, in which it extended the temporary VAT reduction from 16% to 8% on premium gasoline (motor spirit), illuminating kerosene, and
See MoreKenya extends reduced VAT on petroleum products through mid-October 2026
Kenya’s government confirmed, on 14 July 2026, that it is keeping its reduced 8% value-added tax rate on petroleum products through mid-October, alongside a KES 945 million subsidy to stabilise pump prices in the July-August cycle. The
See MoreKenya: KRA sets 8% interest rate for fringe benefits, non-resident loans through year-end
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice on 8 July 2026 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans for July, August, and September
See MoreKenya: KRA eliminates excise duty on bottled water
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced on 6 July 2026 that, under the Finance Act, 2026, which amends the First Schedule to the Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), excise duty on bottled water has been abolished with effect from 1 July 2026. The announcement
See MoreKenya: KRA launches six-month tax amnesty initiative
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 3 July 2026 that it has rolled out a new tax relief programme designed to ease the financial burden on citizens while simultaneously boosting domestic revenue. Building upon two previous campaigns
See MoreKenya: KRA allows unsupported business expense claims for 2025 tax returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all taxpayers that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income, KRA has allowed
See MoreKenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
See MoreKenya: KRA notifies taxpayers of 2025 income tax return filing deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has notified all taxpayers, on 8 June 2026, that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income,
See MoreKenya: KRA issues guidance on eTIMS reverse invoicing rules
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has updated its eTIMS guidance by adding a dedicated section on reverse invoicing, offering additional clarity on its practical application. The framework is intended mainly to strengthen compliance in sectors that
See MoreKenya refines country-by-country reporting rules in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s Finance Bill, 2026, introduces significant updates to Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting through amendments to the Income Tax Act. These changes focus on refining definitions and aligning statutory references to ensure clarity and
See MoreKenya: KRA announces new market rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loans for April to June 2026
Kenya’s revenue authority (KRA) released a public notice on 10 April 2026 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans for April, May, and June 2026. The
See MoreKenya: President assents to income tax, SEZ and technopolis bills
Kenya’s President William Ruto has signed into law the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill at State House, Nairobi, on 11 May 2026. The new laws are streamlining Kenya’s regulatory framework
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Czech Republic: Senate approves tax treaty with Kenya
The Czech Republic's Senate (upper house of parliament) has approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Kenya on 6 May 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, it is the first tax treaty between the Czech Republic and Kenya. The
See MoreKenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
See MoreKenya: KRA to integrate export process in iCMS with the VAT return in iTAX
Kenya’s tax authority (KRA), in a release on 23 April 2026, has notified taxpayers and the public that, effective May 2026, the VAT return export data in ICMS will be integrated with the declaration of zero-rated supplies in the VAT return in
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