Tag: KRA
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Kenya’s Elite Invests in Dubai Property to Dodge Scrutiny
Overview: Why Dubai Attracts Kenya’s Wealthiest Across Kenya, a growing class of ultra-wealthy individuals is channeling wealth into Dubai’s luxury property market. A combination of privacy, perceived stability, and market opportunities has turned the Middle East city into a magnet for asset diversification. This migration of wealth raises questions about domestic tax administration, revenue collection,…
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Dubai Property Shield: Kenya’s Elite Channel Billions Away from Scrutiny
Overview: A Hidden Flight from Home Scrutiny Kenya’s wealthiest individuals are channeling billions of shillings into Dubai’s luxury property market, a development that signals a strategic shift in asset protection and tax planning. The emerging narrative, uncovered by a major investigative report, suggests that high-net-worth Kenyans view Dubai real estate as a safe harbor—one that…
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Kenya’s Elite Invest in Dubai Property to Dodge Scrutiny
Dubai Property Boom Draws Kenya’s Elite into a Hidden Economy Kenya’s wealthiest individuals are increasingly channeling billions of shillings into luxury real estate in Dubai, a trend highlighted by a major new investigation. The move appears designed to shield assets from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and from public scrutiny back home. As global money…
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KRA Appoints George Obell as Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Department
Overview of the Appointment The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant leadership change in its tax administration framework. George Obell has been appointed as Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST) after a rigorous and competitive recruitment process. The move underscores the agency’s focus on improving service delivery and compliance among…
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KRA Appoints George Obell as Head of Micro and Small Taxpayers Department to Engage Elusive Small Traders
New Leadership at Kenya Revenue Authority Signals Focus on Micro and Small Taxpayers The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a pivotal leadership change, appointing George Obell as Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department (MST). The decision follows a competitive recruitment process and marks a significant step in Kenya’s tax strategy, aimed at…
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KRA to Validate Income and Expenses in Tax Returns from January 2026: What it Means for Kenyans
Overview: A New Era of Tax Validation in Kenya The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a landmark shift set to begin on January 1, 2026: the validation of income and expenses declared in all individual and non-individual income tax returns. This policy move aims to strengthen tax compliance, reduce misreporting, and improve the accuracy…
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KRA to Validate Income and Expenses in Tax Returns Starting January 2026
Overview: What changes lie ahead for Kenya’s tax system? The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant shift in how income and expenses are treated in tax returns. Starting January 1, 2026, the authority will begin validating the income and expenses declared in all individual and non-individual income tax returns. The move aims to…
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KRA to Validate Income and Expenses in Tax Returns Starting January 2026: What It Means for Kenyans
Overview: What the 2026 Validation Change Means The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a landmark shift in how income and expenses declared in tax returns will be handled. Beginning January 1, 2026, the tax authority will validate income and expenses reported in both individual and non-individual income tax returns. This initiative is designed to…