In this episode recorded on November 13, 2025, and hosted by Joseph Mwaniki, we discuss KRA’s new tax validation rules starting Jan 1, 2026.

Guests:—Josephine Mugure, Chief Manager, Policy & Tax Advisory—Hakamba Wangwe, Chief Manager, eTIMS—Agnes Gitau, Manager, Tax, Andersen Kenya

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Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:48 Legal Framework and Background

00:09:31 Impact on Taxpayers

00:13:06 KRA’s Rollout and Compliance

00:19:59 Simplifying Compliance for SMEs

00:28:49 Handling Non-Compliant Suppliers & Missing Invoices

00:37:14 Verifying e-TIMS Invoices

00:41:51 Exemptions from e-TIMS Compliance

00:45:44 Addressing Technical Challenges

00:52:52 Future of Tax Digitization

00:57:49 Waivers and Penalties due to failure of the Electronic Invoicing System

01:00:46 Closing Remarks

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