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.

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.

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.

A motorist who paid a KSh 10,000 speeding fine through the NTSA's official channel discovered that the payment was deposited into a KCB account under a private individual's name. This incident, highlighted by lawyer Donald Kipkorir, has reignited concerns regarding the payment structure used by the NTSA, which a Nairobi court had previously questioned.

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have successfully reduced their exposure to state-guaranteed debt by repaying billions of shillings in outstanding loans. This development is part of Kenya's broader strategy to manage public debt risks and enhance fiscal stability, according to Sharp Daily.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has extended the operating hours of its service centres, Huduma centres, and contact centres in anticipation of the rush for tax returns ahead of the 30 June 2026 deadline. Despite the extended hours, KRA emphasizes that filing tax returns online remains the faster option for taxpayers.