KRA Tax Amnesty 2026 in Kenya: How the December Deadline Works, What Penalties Are Waived and How to Apply on iTax
The Finance Bill 2026 extended Kenya's tax amnesty to 31 December 2026. Penalties and interest accumulated up to 31 December 2025 are waived in full once the principal tax is paid. This article explains who qualifies, how to apply on iTax, and the trade-offs for diaspora landlords and SMEs.
Kenya Rental Income Tax 2026: Why the Rate Rose to 10% and How Resident and Diaspora Landlords Should Respond
The Finance Bill 2026 increases the residential rental income tax rate from 7.5% to 10% of gross rent. The Bill also introduces a 30% withholding tax on rent paid to non-resident persons. Diaspora landlords face a meaningfully different tax bill in 2026/27 and should review their property holding structures.
KRA in 2025/26: The KSh2.97 Trillion Target, eTIMS Enforcement, and What It All Means for Diaspora Kenyans
By March 2026, KRA had collected KSh2.038 trillion at a 96.1% performance rate against target and a 11.4% year-on-year growth. The full-year target sits at KSh2.97 trillion. The eTIMS rollout, the Significant Economic Presence tax, and tougher non-resident rules reshape compliance for diaspora Kenyans.
How to File Your KRA Tax Returns from Abroad: A Complete Diaspora Guide
Filing KRA tax returns from abroad is a legal obligation for every Kenyan with a PIN, yet thousands of diaspora Kenyans remain non-compliant, accumulating penalties that grow each year. Whether you ea...
Understanding Kenya's Tax System: Income Tax, VAT, Excise Duty, and How KRA Collects Revenue
Kenya's tax system, administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority, generates over 90 percent of government revenue through a complex framework of income tax, VAT, excise duty, customs duty, and various ...
How to Apply for a Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Amnesty or Voluntary Disclosure
Tax amnesty and voluntary disclosure programs offer Kenyan taxpayers a valuable opportunity to resolve past non-compliance with reduced penalties and without criminal prosecution. Whether you have und...
How to File Your KRA Tax Returns Online in Kenya: Complete iTax Guide for 2026
Filing tax returns with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is an annual obligation for every person and entity holding a KRA PIN. The iTax platform has simplified the process, allowing taxpayers to fil...
How to Apply for a KRA PIN Certificate Online in Kenya: Complete eCitizen Guide
The KRA PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the most essential financial document for anyone conducting business, investing, or owning property in Kenya. Issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority, thi...
Kenyan Diaspora and Taxation: Understanding Your Tax Obligations in Kenya and Abroad
Understand your tax obligations as a Kenyan abroad — KRA compliance, host country taxes, double taxation relief, and tax planning strategies for diaspora investments.