The Kenya Revenue Authority has officially shifted into what tax experts are calling a “technology-first enforcement era,” with eTIMS now becoming the central pillar of tax compliance monitoring in Kenya. Starting January 2026, KRA began validating taxpayers’ declared income and expenses directly against electronic tax

Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2026 has triggered significant discussion across the accounting, audit, and tax sectors after the National Treasury unveiled wide-ranging amendments targeting income tax, VAT, excise duty, and tax administration. The bill introduces reforms expected to reshape corporate taxation and compliance obligations beginning

A tax audit can be a stressful experience for many businesses, but with proper preparation and accurate records, it becomes a manageable and routine compliance process. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) conducts audits to verify that taxpayers are correctly reporting income, claiming deductions appropriately, and

Small and medium-sized enterprises across Kenya are increasingly adopting cloud-based accounting systems to manage bookkeeping and tax compliance. These systems automate invoicing, expense tracking, payroll calculations, and financial reporting. By digitizing accounting processes, businesses can generate financial statements quickly and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Professional services firms in Nairobi report an increase in demand for forensic accounting services as businesses seek to investigate financial irregularities and internal fraud. Forensic accountants analyze financial records, bank statements, and accounting systems to detect suspicious transactions or manipulation of financial data. The increase

Recent reports indicate that the Kenya Revenue Authority has intensified audits on companies claiming VAT refunds. Authorities are reviewing whether the input VAT claimed by businesses is supported by legitimate invoices and valid supplier transactions. VAT refunds often arise when a company’s input VAT exceeds