This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
On October 4, 2021, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) launched the annual Taxpayer's Month to celebrate compliant taxpayers for their patriotic act of dutifully remitting their taxes.
Despite the economic challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, KRA posted an exemplary revenue performance of Ksh1.669.2 trillion against a target of Ksh1.652.4 trillion in the Financial Year 2020/21.
‘KRA has therefore dedicated the month of October to carry out activities geared towards honouring and appreciating all taxpayers for their invaluable contribution to the government’s revenue collection efforts that enabled Authority to meet the target,' the taxman said in a statement.
During the month, KRA will engage in various activities, including taxpayer appreciation visits, taxpayer education, an annual tax summit, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
The event will also be marked by a Taxpayers Award Ceremony hosted in honour of distinguished taxpayers and officiated by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The distinguished taxpayers will be recognized for their exemplary tax compliance in the year 2020.
The theme of this year's Taxpayers Month is ‘Pamoja Twaweza,' which highlights the collective role and contribution of both taxpayers and KRA towards the current socioeconomic environment.
