KRA Applauded for Advancing SME Tax Compliance and Inclusivity

The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President Hon. Josphat Nanok
has commended the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for championing digital
transformation and inclusivity in tax administration. Speaking at the opening of the
KRA Summit 2025, Hon. Nanok emphasized that efficient, customer-focused, and
technology-driven tax systems are central to Kenya’s economic growth and the
realization of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Mang’eni lauded the Authority for establishing a dedicated MSME department, streamlining tax regimes, and leveraging digital tools to simplify compliance. “It is commendable that KRA has taken deliberate steps to redefine its relationship with the MSMEs. Tools such as e-TIMS and mobile-enabled platforms demonstrate a
decisive shift toward inclusivity and convenience.” The PS said. She also noted that KRA’s recent innovations are enhancing accessibility to tax
services, particularly for entrepreneurs in remote and underserved areas. She
emphasized the ongoing transformation from enforcement to facilitation, and from
compliance to partnership, as pivotal to improving MSME engagement with the tax
system. “When entrepreneurs encounter systems that are intuitive, affordable, and responsive, compliance no longer feels like a burden—it becomes a partnership,” she added.