The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has kicked off a program to teach young Kenyans about why paying taxes matters. They’re starting tax clubs in schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. The goal is to get students thinking about taxes early on.
At a meeting with journalists in Kisumu, KRA’s Esther Wahome said the program aims to create a culture of tax compliance among students.
Wahome said that when students learn about taxes when they are young, they’ll understand how taxes help the country grow.
She mentioned that KRA is trying to improve its customer service, even for those who haven’t paid their taxes.
Wahome said KRA is trying to get more people to pay taxes, especially those who work in the informal sector.
Right now, about 22 million Kenyans have KRA PINs, but only about 6 million actually pay taxes. Of those, 3.2 million are officially employed. Around 17 million taxpayers report having no taxable income.
KRA has also teamed up with the media to promote tax compliance nationwide.
KRA’s George Obell said this partnership will help spread the word about why paying taxes is important.
“Our main goal is to make sure everyone pays their fair share,” Obell said.
He added that KRA officers will soon start talking with small and medium-sized businesses across the country to encourage them to pay taxes on their own.
Obell said that when more people pay taxes, it will ease the burden on current taxpayers and make the system fairer for everyone.
KRA has also started daily Turnover Tax payments to help small businesses manage their money and pay their taxes.
The KRA says it’s dedicated to helping businesses by making tax stuff easier, improving their services, and talking with the public. They want to encourage more Kenyans to pay their taxes voluntarily.
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