Kenya Revenue Authority

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Overview

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established under the Kenya Revenue Authority Act, Cap 469, and began operations on July 1, 1995. It is responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for government revenue, including taxes and customs duties. KRA enforces tax laws, promotes compliance, and combats tax evasion to boost national revenue. It operates under the National Treasury and supports economic growth by ensuring an efficient tax system. KRA also modernizes tax administration through digital platforms like iTax to enhance transparency, efficiency, and service delivery to taxpayers.

Commissioner General: Humphrey Wattanga

Mr. Wattanga is a corporate finance expert with over 20 years of experience. He was Managing Director at Meghraj Capital Group and served as Vice Chair of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). He played a key role in Kenya’s M-Akiba bond and county revenue systems. Wattanga holds an MBA from Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) and a Biochemical Sciences degree from Harvard University (cum laude).

Management Team

Humphrey Wattanga

Commissioner

General

CS. Rispah Simiyu

Commissioner, Domestic Taxes

Dr. Lilian Nyawanda

Commissioner, Customs & Border Control

David Yego

Commissioner, Investigations & Enforcement

Paul Matuku

Commissioner, Legal Services & Board Co-ordination

Alex Mwangi

Ag. Commissioner, Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management

Dr. Mugambi Mwirigi

Commissioner, Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)

Nancy Ng’etich

Ag. Commissioner, Corporate Support Services Department

Board of Governors

Ndiritu Muriithi

Chairperson

Hadi Sheikh Abdullahi

Independent Director

Richard Boro Ndun’gu

Independent Director

Lydia Cherono Rono

Independent Director

Lawrence Kibet

Alt Director to the PS, The National Treasury

Waigi Kamau

Alternate Director to the Attorney General

Ashif Kassam

Independent Director

Functions

  • Assessing, Collecting, and Accounting for Revenue – Ensures efficient tax collection on behalf of the government.
  • Administering Tax Laws – Enforces compliance with tax regulations, including income tax, VAT, excise duty, and customs laws.
  • Customs and Border Control – Regulates imports and exports, collects customs duties, and prevents smuggling.
  • Enhancing Tax Compliance – Educates taxpayers and implements measures to improve voluntary tax compliance.
  • Detecting and Preventing Tax Evasion – Investigates fraud, enforces penalties, and prosecutes offenders.
  • Managing Taxpayer Registration – Registers individuals and businesses for tax obligations like PIN and VAT.
  • Developing and Implementing Tax Policies – Advises the government on tax structures and reforms.
  • Modernizing Tax Administration – Implements digital tax systems such as iTax to enhance efficiency.
  • Handling Taxpayer Disputes and Appeals – Resolves tax-related conflicts through legal mechanisms.
  • Promoting Trade Facilitation – Simplifies customs processes to boost trade and economic growth.

Important Links

Address & Contacts

  • Kenya Revenue Authority, Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
  • P. O. Box 48240 – 00100
  • callcentre@kra.go.ke
  • +254 20 4 999 999| +254 711 099 999