2.9 Million Taxpayers benefit from KRA’s Waiver of Sh158 billion under Tax Amnesty

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived Sh158 billion in penalties, fines, and interest under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme which was launched on 27th December 2024.

KRA Commissioner, Large and Medium Taxpayers Mrs. Rispah Simiyu in a statement indicated that this has provided relief to over 2.9 million taxpayers who qualified for amnesty as at 9th April 2025.

“Since the rollout of the tax amnesty, KRA has also collected Sh10.9 billion in principal tax payments. The Tax Amnesty Programme provides an opportunity for taxpayers to clean their tax records through offering a waiver on penalties, interest and fines for tax debts accrued up to 31st December 2023,” said Mrs. Simiyu.

She explained that the Programme, which runs until 30th June 2025, underscores KRA’s commitment to helping taxpayers resolve past tax issues and regularize their tax compliance.

According to Mrs Simiyu, this initiative is part of KRA’s broader efforts to foster voluntary compliance and provide relief to taxpayers burdened by past debts. The initiative, she added also offers a unique chance to settle tax matters on favourable terms and to move forward on a clean slate.

Simiyu explained that there is also the Application Requirement for Taxpayers with outstanding principal taxes for periods up to 31st December 2023 who must apply via the iTax system and submit a structured payment plan for full settlement of the outstanding principal taxes by 30th June 2025.

“Tax debts arising from 1st January 2024 and after do not qualify for amnesty. All penalties, interest, and principal taxes for debts incurred after this date remain payable,” she said.

Mrs. Simiyu encouraged 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 30th June 2025 deadline,” advised Mrs. Simiyu.