KRA targets gamblers, mobile payments as half-year tax falls short by Sh53 billion

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set its focus on gamblers and mobile money users with plans to introduce new taxes in July after falling Sh53 billion short of the half-year target.

KRA commissioner-general John Njiraini Tuesday said it is proposing to introduce a 10 percent excise duty on betting in the forthcoming national budget.