The manufacturing industry in Kenya has stepped up its fight against the Finance Act 2026 after witnessing a 433% rise in excise duty on industrial sugar. KAM noted that the taxation policy may lead to increased cost of production, loss of competitiveness of the country’s products, and even high prices of goods for customers. This
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced major changes to how Kenyans file their annual income tax returns, effectively ending the long-standing June 30 deadline. Previously, taxpayers across the country worked towards a single filing date. As the deadline approached, many rushed to submit their returns, which often slowed down the iTax system. To address