KRA tax revenue rises 11.4pc to Sh2.04tn in nine months

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 – Kenya Revenue Authority collected Sh2.04 trillion in tax revenue in the nine months to March 31, 2026, marking an 11.4 percent increase compared to Sh1.829 trillion recorded in a similar period last financial year.

Domestic taxes remained the largest contributor, generating Sh1.3 trillion between July 2025 and March 2026, reflecting a 10.4 percent growth year-on-year.

Customs and border control collections also rose significantly to Sh733.7 billion, up from Sh647.6 billion, representing a 13.3 percent increase.

KRA said revenue collected on behalf of other government entities amounted to Sh204.45 billion, surpassing the target of Sh201.7 billion and posting a 10.7 percent growth compared to the previous year.

Revenue collected on behalf of the National Treasury stood at Sh1.834 trillion, translating to a 95.5 percent performance against a target of Sh1.921 trillion, and an 11.5 percent increase from the prior year.

Despite the strong growth, the tax agency is slightly below its overall target but remains optimistic about meeting the full-year goal of Sh2.97 trillion through enhanced compliance measures and sustained revenue momentum.