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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Organization

Kenya Revenue Authority

Also known as: KRA

Kenya Revenue Authority — tax administration agency investigating companies, proposing rulings on vehicle imports, and supporting renewable energy projects at border facilities.

Politics

KHRC to sue UDA over Ksh69 million unpaid PAYE tax

The News

The Kenya Human Rights Commission says it will take legal action against the United Democratic Alliance over alleged tax evasion and misuse of public funds. According to the KHRC, an Auditor-General's report found that UDA paid over Ksh128 million in net salaries but failed to deduct and remit Ksh69 million in PAYE tax for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, and also failed to pay other statutory deductions.

Why it matters

KHRC sues ruling UDA for Ksh69 million in unpaid taxes, signalling accountability action against the government party for financial misconduct.

26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

  1. KHRC to sue UDA over Ksh69 million unpaid PAYE tax

    The Kenya Human Rights Commission says it will take legal action against the United Democratic Alliance over alleged tax evasion and misuse of public funds. According to the KHRC, an Auditor-General's report found that UDA paid over Ksh128 million in net salaries but failed to deduct and remit Ksh69 million in PAYE tax for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, and also failed to pay other statutory deductions.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Controller warns tax exemptions bill risks revenue losses

    Kenya's Controller of Budget cautioned that the proposed Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026—which would exempt certain internal property transfers from Capital Gains Tax—could expose the country to significant tax losses without stronger safeguards. The office recommended requiring companies to remain tax-resident in Kenya for three years after restructuring, a mandatory review of the exemption's impact after three years, and advance approval from the Kenya Revenue Authority for large transactions exceeding Ksh.500 million.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Kenya drama festival should adopt creator playbook for skills

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2026 National Drama and Film Festival, which included over 120,000 learners and formal Grade 10 assessment, should develop a "creator playbook" covering financial management, taxation, intellectual property, and online safety to convert creative talent into economic outcomes and sustainable livelihoods.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KRA tax changes threaten to raise car prices significantly

    Motor vehicle importers say the Kenya Revenue Authority's use of Container Freight Station "confirmation" and new rulings has inflated duty charges by over 80 percent or nearly double in some cases, raising car prices substantially and affecting affordability for lower and middle-income buyers. KRA counters that taxes are set by Common External Tariff rates and that the 2019 Current Retail Selling Price continues to be used as directed by court.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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