This archive report was first published on 3 May 2021.
Kenya Revenue Authority Surpasses Tax Collection Targets ¶
Monday, May 3, 2021
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh32.6 billion more in taxes and levies in April compared to the same period last year, exceeding the revised target by 3.8 percent.
Revenue receipts last month amounted to Sh176.66 billion, a 22.63 percent increase from Sh144.06 billion collected in April 2020.
The taxman attributed the performance to sustained implementation of compliance efforts, revenue enhancement initiatives, and improved service delivery to taxpayers.
Commissioner-General Githii Mburu stated that the performance was also attributed to enhanced active surveillance and enforcement, supported by KRA's investment in technology.
Custom duty collections outperformed the target for the fifth straight month, exceeding the Sh48.15 billion April goal by 12.1 percent to Sh54 billion.
Domestic taxes, including income, excise, and value-added tax, amounted to Sh122.24 billion, marginally exceeding the Sh121.62 billion target.
