Kenya Revenue Authority
The national authority responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue in Kenya.
Also called
You will also see this written as KRA, revenue authority and taxman. Kenyan businesses use these interchangeably in conversation even where the underlying things differ, which is worth knowing when someone tells you what you need.
Where you meet this
KRA administers the tax you interact with as a business: the PIN that identifies you, the returns you file, the invoicing system you issue through, and the audits that check it. When this site and KRA disagree about a requirement, KRA is correct and its own website is where to confirm the current position.
What it sits alongside
In Kenyan business records kenya revenue authority sits alongside eTIMS, VAT and Income tax. The pages for each explain how they connect.
Related terms
Common questions
What does Kenya Revenue Authority mean in Kenya?
The national authority responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue in Kenya.
Is Kenya Revenue Authority the same as KRA?
In everyday use Kenyan businesses treat these as the same thing. The national authority responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue in Kenya.
How do I know this information is current?
Tax rules in Kenya change with each Finance Act and with regulations made during the year. Before acting on any figure, deadline or threshold, check the current position on KRA's own website.
Sources
- officialKenya Revenue Authority — Kenya Revenue Authority, checked 2026-09-18