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KRA’s VAT collection hits record high of KES 34.552 Billion in January 2025

Huldah Matara by Huldah Matara
February 18, 2025
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has achieved a historic milestone, collecting KES 34.552 billion in VAT revenue in January 2025, the highest monthly figure in its history. This marks a 12.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

According to KRA, the energy and manufacturing sectors played a significant role in this boost. The energy sector saw a 121.6% surge in remittances from oil marketers, while the manufacturing sector reported notable increases from beer (10.5%), soft drinks (115.6%), tobacco (9.5%), sugar (121.5%), and wines & spirits (12.9%).

KRA also surpassed its target for the month, which was set at KES 33.995 billion, collecting an additional KES 556 million and achieving a performance rate of 101.6%.

This positive performance is largely attributed to KRA’s tax reforms and digital innovations. One of the key reforms has been the implementation of VAT Auto-Population of Returns, which simplifies filing by pre-filling VAT returns using integrated data from iTax, TIMS, eTIMS, and customs systems.

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According to the statement, “This process simplifies VAT return filing, improves compliance, and enhances the customer experience.” KRA notes that this represents a shift from manual VAT preparation to an automated system, easing the burden on taxpayers.

Looking ahead, KRA plans to explore a fully web-based VAT return system and a taxpayer dashboard to provide real-time views of sales and purchases. These reforms, the authority states, will “enhance transparency, efficiency, and reduce compliance costs while boosting revenue performance.”

 

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