KRA to mine data from telco systems to net tax cheats

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will monitor transactions on mobile merchant accounts such as Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-Pesa in real-time after linking its platform with that of telcos, replicating the successes of a similar integration with betting companies in catching tax evaders.

The Business Daily has learnt that the KRA has already made initial steps towards having a round-the-clock view of the trillions of shillings transacted annually on the telecommunications infrastructure with the goal of catching telcos and traders who under-declare taxes.