Engagement with KRA’s Commissioner in charge of Micro and Small Taxpayers
On 9th June 2025, ICPAK, led by Council members FCPA Georgina Malombe, CPA Wycliff Bichang’a, and CEO Dr. Grace Kamau, met with KRA’s Commissioner in charge of Micro and Small Taxpayers Department Mr. George Obell, MBS and team to discuss tax administration challenges.
Key issues deliberated on included legacy balances challenge; listing of taxpayers in the VAT Special Table, System Downtime, Agency Notices and delays in VAT refunds due to Credit Adjustment Vouchers.
Other concerns included penalties from system downtime, delayed ticket resolutions, and tax-loss carry-forward restrictions.
KRA appreciated the feedback given and provided insights on the issues raised. The meeting resolved to continuously engage to ease tax administration challenges in the country.
Accompanying the Council were ICPAK Public Finance and Tax Committee members including FCPA Erastus Kwaka, FCPA Gerald Githuku, CPA Fredrick Kimotho, CPA Caleb Mokaya, CPA Robert Mabeya, CPA Dennis Mutitu and the Director Public Policy and Research, Hillary Onami and Winnie Nkatha.