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60 days left: KRA issues warning as tax amnesty deadline nears

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has warned Kenyans against waiting until the last minute to file their outstanding taxes as its Tax Amnesty Programme, which offers a 100 per cent waiver on eligible…

  • KRA warns Kenyans to file taxes before December 31, 2026 deadline
  • Tax Amnesty Programme offers 100% waiver on penalties, interest, fines
  • 60 days remain to benefit from amnesty program

KRA boss Ndiritu Muriithi explains plan to tax phones at SIM card activation

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi has defended a proposal to introduce a 25 per cent tax on mobile phones at the point of SIM card activation, arguing that the…

  • KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi proposes 25% tax on mobile phones at SIM card activation.
  • Tax aims to curb tax evasion by large importers using consolidated cargo arrangements.
  • Proposal rejected by National Assembly Finance Committee due to implementation challenges.

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