The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed the Ksh. 2 trillion milestone in cumulative revenue collection for the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year. As of March 31, 2026, the authority recorded Ksh. 2.038 trillion in total collections.
Although this figure represents a 96.1% performance rate against the targeted Ksh. 2.122 trillion for that period, it marks a significant 11.4% growth compared to the Ksh. 1.829 trillion collected during the same period in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
KRA attributes this upward trajectory to improved administrative efficiency, deepened digital integration, and streamlined tax compliance initiatives, such as the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and expanded API integrations.
The Kenya Revenue Authority’s latest figures reveal a consistent quarter-over-quarter growth trend, reflecting a steady strengthening of national economic activity and improved taxpayer compliance.
Domestic taxes remain the primary engine of the authority’s performance, generating Ksh. 1.301 trillion over the nine-month period. This marks a solid 10.4% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the Customs and Border Control division exceeded expectations by recording Ksh. 733.7 billion, representing a 100.9% performance rate and a notable 13.3% year-on-year growth.
Additional data points from the report include:
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Exchequer Revenue: The KRA collected Ksh. 1.834 trillion, reaching 95.5% of its set objective.
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Agency Revenue: Collections managed on behalf of other government entities totaled Ksh. 204.452 billion, achieving a 101.4% performance rate.
The taxman achieved these results despite a challenging macroeconomic climate characterized by weak consumer demand, reduced household purchasing power, high operating costs for businesses, and ongoing global economic instability. However, broader economic indicators provided essential support, notably a 4.9% GDP growth rate recorded in the third quarter of 2025 and a manageable inflation rate of 4.4% as of March 2026.
The KRA credits its revenue expansion largely to aggressive digital transformation and compliance strategies designed to simplify taxpayer interactions. Key initiatives driving this growth include:
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Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS): Streamlines invoice tracking and ensures real-time tax compliance.
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GavaConnect: Serves as a central developer platform to integrate government services.
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Digital Accessibility: The launch of a WhatsApp-based tax filing service and enhanced USSD options has made tax administration more accessible to a wider demographic.
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Expanded Network: Increased partnerships with bank agents have effectively broadened the tax base and improved service delivery.
KRA officials said they remain focused on intensifying compliance efforts in the final quarter of the financial year to close the gap toward the annual target of Ksh. 2.97 trillion.
