The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a change to the national tax calendar, moving the annual income tax return deadline for individual taxpayers from June 30 to April 30. In a statement issued on September 8, 2026, the tax collector said the shift follows statutory amendments enacted under the Finance Act. The change affects Kenyan taxpayers' filing schedules, requiring earlier submission of returns compared to previous years.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has put clearing agents on notice over accurate cargo declarations, clarifying the legal requirements for cargo clearance. In a statement issued on September 7, the Commissioner for Customs and Border Control said the requirement for an export declaration to clear imported goods is anchored in Section 23B of the tax law, according to The Kenya Times. The clarification followed concerns raised by clearing agents, motor vehicle dealers, and other stakeholders.

The Kenyan government has outlined new requirements targeting foreigners operating small businesses in the country, as it moves to enforce an order issued by President William Ruto, according to Soko Directory. The crackdown specifies which foreign nationals and business activities fall within its scope, though full details of the requirements were not provided in the initial report. The measures form part of broader efforts by the administration to regulate foreign participation in the small business sector.

Kenyan taxpayers will soon have the legal right to review and amend tax returns that have been pre-filled by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), as per amendments in the Finance Bill 2026. The changes, specifically in Clause 48, modify Section 75 of the Tax Procedures Act, requiring the Commissioner to notify taxpayers regarding their returns before they are finalized.

Kenya has launched a six-month tax amnesty program, allowing eligible taxpayers to waive penalties, interest, and fines on qualifying tax debts. This initiative, introduced under the Finance Act 2026, aims to enable individuals and businesses to settle historic tax liabilities while assisting the Kenya Revenue Authority in recovering unpaid principal taxes.