Fresh KRA bid to net rental income might succeed if done well

Plans by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to move from house to house to collect information from tenants on their landlords have elicited reactions.

On October 18, 2022, the KRA notified the public it intends to collect data on rental properties in Nairobi and its metropolis. The taxman intends to start with properties in Pangani, Ngara, Eastleigh, California, Kasarani, Mwiki, Njiru, Ruai, Upper Savannah, Embakasi, Mihango, Utawala, Lower Savannah, South B, South C, Langata, Kileleshwa and Kilimani, among others.