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According to a public notice published on MyGov on April 28, 2026, the new system will see validated export values automatically prefilled under zero-rated supplies once the relevant export documents are issued by Customs.
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) says it will sue United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over alleged failure to remit PAYE taxes, citing Auditor General findings on unpaid taxes of Sh69 million for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
The operation, conducted jointly with officers from Runda Police Station and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on Monday uncovered a concealed storage facility along Pan Afric Road in Runda Estate.
Wattanga, who recently exited his role at KRA following the non-renewal of his contract, has been nominated to serve in Pretoria, South Africa.
According to the statement, Wattanga, who has been at the helm of the authority, will proceed on terminal leave effective immediately.
In a statement shared on its official X platform, the tax agency said taxpayers no longer need to go through lengthy logins or download new apps to complete their returns. “No new apps. No extra steps. Just open WhatsApp and get it done,” the authority said.
Before his appointment, M’maka served as Chief Manager for Intelligence Collection at KRA, a position he assumed in August 2025. In that role, he oversaw intelligence gathering and analysis aimed at supporting the authority’s tax enforcement initiatives.
The cameras will record inspections, questioning, and other border activities, creating an objective record that can help resolve disputes or allegations of misconduct.
According to the statement by DCI on Friday, the seized narcotics, including heroin and other suspected drugs, were valued at approximately Sh4.6 million. Authorities confirmed that all suspects are in custody pending court arraignment as operations continue to clamp down on the illicit trade.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Busaule explained that the system is anchored on electronic tax invoices issued through eTIMS and is designed to simplify filing while enhancing compliance.
The exercise is aimed at improving the platform’s performance, speeding up transaction processing, and offering a more reliable experience for users.
The enforcement effort intensified on Saturday with a raid on a major distributor in Murarandia Market Centre, where authorities seized 216 crates and four cartons of spirits suspected to carry counterfeit Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps.