The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has proposed new tax rules that could directly affect landlords and employers, as the government moves to improve tax collection and support youth employment. In a notice dated Tuesday, May 5, 2026, KRA said it has prepared two draft regulations, the Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations, 2026 and
George Obell has built his career inside Kenya’s tax system, rising steadily to become a key figure at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). He now serves as Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department, where he leads efforts to bring small businesses and informal traders into the tax net. He took up the role
Claims linking Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General George Obell to the ownership of Ciala Resort and an alleged Ksh 30 billion fraud investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have been dismissed as false and malicious. A senior official at KRA, who spoke on condition of anonymity, termed the reports a “smear campaign”