Ndiritu Muriithi defends KRA tax collection, warns against politicisation

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi defended the government's tax collection efforts during an interview with journalists. He cautioned politicians from politicizing revenue mobilization, pointing out that legislators who criticize KRA's activities also benefit from the same taxation system. Muriithi argued that no government can function without collecting revenue, emphasizing the need to make taxes fairer rather than opposing taxation altogether.

He urged political leaders to focus on ensuring a fair distribution of the tax burden among Kenyans. Muriithi cautioned politicians against undermining the authority's work for political reasons, stating that the need for public revenue cuts across political lines. He called on the political class to remember that if they eventually form the government, they will also depend on taxation to finance national programs.

Muriithi urged politicians in both government and opposition to recognize the national role of KRA and avoid politicizing the authority.