Why KRA bets on new unit to tap small trader taxes

Small business traders operating from Gikomba Market busy at work on July 12, 2023.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reorganised its corporate governance structure to “enhance operational efficiency, optimise processes and streamline administrative procedures within the tax administration”.

The key focus area of the “organisational reforms” was the creation of a full department to focus on small traders who have over the years been said to be elusive in complying with various tax provisions.

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