The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived KES158 billion in penalties, fines and interest under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, KRA said the waiver of the KES158 billion has provided relief to 2.9 million Kenyans.
“The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived KES158 billion in penalties, fines, and interest under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, which was launched on December 27, 2024. This has provided relief to over 2.9 million taxpayers who qualified for amnesty as of April 9, 2025,” read part of the statement.
The revenue collection body further stated that the Tax Amnesty Programme provides an opportunity for taxpayers to clean up their tax records through offering a waiver on penalties, interest and fines for tax debts accrued up to December 31, 2023.
The Programme, which runs until June 30, 2025, underscores KRA’s commitment to helping taxpayers resolve past tax issues and regularise their tax compliance.
This initiative is part of KRA’s broader efforts to foster voluntary compliance and provide relief to taxpayers burdened by past debts. It offers a unique opportunity to settle tax matters on favourable terms and to move forward on a clean slate.
Further, KRA said that tax debts arising from January 1, 2024 and after do not qualify for amnesty.
However, all penalties, interest, and principal taxes for debts incurred after January 1, 2024, remain payable.
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The authority called on taxpayers with ongoing tax disputes to resolve the disputes through the Alternative Dispute Resolution framework (ADR) to ensure a swift resolution before the amnesty timeline lapses.
“KRA encourages all taxpayers to act promptly and take advantage of the tax amnesty before the June 30, 2025 deadline,” the statement added.
