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.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reintroduced a tax amnesty program that allows taxpayers with unpaid principal tax to waive penalties and interest. Taxpayers can benefit from this amnesty by either paying the full amount owed during the designated period or by applying for a structured payment plan via the KRA iTax system.

The Cabinet has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate payroll fraud after an audit revealed irregularities totaling Ksh 6.2 billion across 12 state departments. This decision, made during a meeting led by President William Ruto, aims to address longstanding payroll fraud, enhance the integrity of the public wage bill, and safeguard taxpayer funds through a comprehensive overhaul of the payroll system.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) conducted an enforcement operation in Kikuubo, Kampala, resulting in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of over 400 cartons of counterfeit and substandard toilet tissue. The operation also uncovered thousands of fake packaging materials that were likely used to rebrand unlabelled toilet tissue products.

The Ogun Customs has reported the seizure of contraband items valued at ₦4.63 billion, which included various goods such as foreign rice, cannabis, petroleum products, footwear, tyres, sugar, second-hand clothing, and pharmaceuticals. This operation has resulted in a revenue increase of 238%, according to Afeni.

Mchechu has reported that the government's dividend has increased by 30%, reaching Sh1.327 trillion. He noted that the reliance on non-commercial institutions has decreased by 12.8%, indicating an improvement in the efficiency and management of these institutions.