{
  "id": 18319404,
  "title": "KRA Surpasses Sh1 Trillion Revenue Collection Mark by October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kra-surpasses-sh1-trillion-revenue-collection-mark-by-october",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:03:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/kra-surpasses-sh1-trillion-revenue-collection-mark-by-october/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exceeded the Sh1 trillion revenue collection milestone, amassing Sh1.010 trillion by October 2026, a month ahead of previous years. In a statement, KRA disclosed that it collected Sh260.630 billion in October, exceeding the monthly target of Sh258.304 billion by Sh2.326 billion. October collections represented a 15.5 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025, indicating a rise in revenue performance across various tax categories. Customs revenue reached its highest-ever monthly collection of Sh94.793 billion, marking an 11.3 percent increase. Domestic revenue collections also experienced strong growth, totaling Sh165.447 billion, surpassing the monthly target by Sh1.337 billion, reflecting an 18.1 percent increase compared to October 2025. Corporation tax collections amounted to Sh23.932 billion, primarily driven by the electricity, manufacturing, transportation, and wholesale sectors, which contributed roughly 81 percent of the total. Domestic Value Added Tax (VAT) collections hit Sh33.367 billion, exceeding the monthly target by Sh45 million and recording a 22.1 percent growth. Domestic excise duty also surpassed expectations, exceeding the monthly target by Sh945 million and recording a 54.1 percent increase. KRA attributed the performance to heightened remittances in key product categories. The authority credited sustained efforts to bolster tax compliance, enhance revenue mobilization, and support national development. KRA also expressed gratitude to taxpayers for fulfilling their obligations, highlighting their contributions as vital for Kenya's economic sustainability and development.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed the Sh1 trillion revenue collection mark, raising Sh1.010 trillion by October 2026, a milestone achieved a month earlier than in previous financial years. In a statement, the tax authority said it collected Sh260.630 billion in October, exceeding its monthly target of Sh258.304 billion by Sh2.326 billion. The October [...] The post KRA Surpasses Sh1…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}