Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will begin monitoring business transactions in real time through new digital tax systems to boost revenue collection beginning July 1, 2026.

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Speaking while presenting the 2026/2027 Budget in Parliament on Thursday, June 11, Mbadi said KRA will intensify reforms to modernise tax administration through technology and innovation.

The reforms will include the rollout of revenue monitoring systems, expanded electronic invoicing, enhanced Point of Sale (POS) integration, the Domestic Tax Administration System, and an e-Customs mobile application.

"In the financial year 2026/2027, KRA will intensify reforms to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve taxpayer experience through the rollout of integrated digital tax administration and revenue monitoring systems," Mbadi said.

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"These include expanded electronic invoicing, enhanced point of sale integration and the eCustoms mobile application to improve efficiency, compliance and real-time visibility of transactions," he added.

According to Mbadi, the new systems will improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and provide real-time visibility of transactions of businesses across the country.

The CS also announced plans to strengthen information-sharing frameworks to combat tax evasion , illicit trade, and other forms of revenue leakage.

Mbadi noted that KRA has already made progress in its digital transformation by expanding the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS), which has now onboarded more than 655,000 taxpayers.

He said the platform has enhanced transaction visibility and strengthened Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance by enabling KRA to monitor business transactions more effectively.

"Notable progress has been made in expanding eTIMS, with over 655,000 taxpayers now onboarded, significantly enhancing transaction visibility and strengthening VAT compliance," the CS revealed.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke