In a pivotal move to bring tax services closer to taxpayers, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will be opening a new branch in the Eastleigh area, Nairobi County.
Speaking during a strategic meeting between the KRA Board and the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA) on Thursday, August 7, KRA Board Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi explained that the move is expected to strengthen partnerships with business communities across the country.
The stakeholders discussed tax compliance, trade facilitation, and support for the growth of Eastleigh's dynamic commercial ecosystem.
"Tax is a necessity for any nation as it fuels and finances the State. At KRA, we are committed to making it easier and simpler for taxpayers to comply.' Eastleigh's contribution to the economy is invaluable, and we are determined to support your continued growth through structured, responsive, and respectful engagement," Muriithi said.
Also present in the stakeholder engagement was the EBDA CEO, Mohamed Mero, who welcomed the initiative, stressing the importance of collaboration between the business community and KRA.
"KRA is a critical stakeholder for the Association. We are keen to work together through continuous dialogue, tax education forums, and advocacy for practical tax incentives that support our business community," Mero said.
Deputy Governor for Mandera County, Ali Maalim Mohamud, was also in attendance and called for the need for more targeted reforms and transformation within the tax policy ecosystem for a more favourable business environment.
As part of its modernisation and expansion agenda, KRA has committed to establishing a structured engagement framework with EBDA to facilitate regular consultation, feedback, and resolution of tax-related issues.
The Authority also continues to invest in technology and capacity building to improve service delivery across all sectors.
The new offices will join a growing list of newly operationalised KRA branches, including those in Maua, Wote, Chuka, Eldama Ravine, Iten, Kapenguria, Lodwar, Malaba, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Kakuma, Kainuk, and Tana River, all launched during the 2024/2025 financial year.
The new developments mark KRA's continued strategy to bring services closer to the people.
The taxman is eyeing a continued growth in revenue collection after recording an impressive 6.8 per cent growth in its 2024/2025 revenue, collecting Ksh2.571 trillion from Kenyans.
