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IEBC ready for by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is fully prepared to conduct the next round of by-elections scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Having been fully reconstituted with the swearing-in of Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and six commissioners in July 2025, the commission has finalized logistical and security arrangements for the upcoming polls.

Four pallets of ballot papers and statutory forms were received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on 18 February. Dispatch to tallying centres is set for Monday, 23 February.

Training of polling officials is currently underway and at an advanced stage.The commission is working closely with the National Police Service (NPS) to ensure a secure environment, particularly following earlier incidents of electoral violence in areas like Kasipul.

Tallying centres and polling stations for the affected areas have already been gazetted. Campaign Period ended on Monday, 23 February 2026, 48 hours before the polls.

The commission is using the certified 2022 Register of Voters for ward contests, while the Isiolo South register underwent revision specifically for this by-election.

This round of by-elections follows a larger set of 24 mini-polls held on 27 November 2025, which served as the first major test for the reconstituted commission.

By Anthony Solly

David Shitanda: Lang’ata Schoolboy in Weston Hotel Protest Dies in Russia-Ukraine War

David Shitanda, the Lang’ata Primary School pupil who went viral after participating in a protest against President William Ruto’s Weston Hotel that saw him and his classmates teargassed, has died.

In a statement on Thursday, February 19, activist Boniface Mwangi said Shitanda died while fighting for Russian forces in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

According to family sources, Shitanda relocated to Russia last year hoping to secure work and improve his prospects. 

His mother, Susan Kuloba, last heard from him through a voice note before he was reportedly killed in battle.

Mwangi mourned Shitanda, describing his death as a painful reflection of the country’s leadership failures.

“David Shitanda did not deserve to die so young, thousands of kilometers away from his home and family,” he said.

Mwangi said the young man’s life story captured the struggles facing many Kenyan youths.

“David’s brief life on earth personifies how Kenyan leadership is failing its youth. As a kid in primary school, he fought against greedy leadership. As an adult, the same failed leadership forced him to seek a livelihood in a foreign land, fighting and dying in another man’s war,” he added.

Mwangi urged Kenyans to reflect on the state of youth opportunities in the country and the choices made at the ballot.

“Choose leaders who genuinely care about our youth beyond mere tokenism and exploitation,” he further said.

File image of Weston Hotel

This comes days after the Kenyan Embassy in Moscow issued a warning to members of the public over fraudulent employment opportunities in Russia.

In an update on Sunday, February 15, State Department for Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu said the embassy has observed a rise in inquiries linked to questionable job recruitment processes involving Kenyan nationals travelling to Russia.

“The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Moscow has recently received numerous inquiries on an increasing number of Kenyan nationals who have travelled to the Russian Federation after receiving job offers through unverified agents and online recruiters,” the statement read.

According to the embassy, many affected individuals reported that promises made before travel did not match the reality they found upon arrival.

“Many of the affected individuals or their relatives have written to the Embassy directly or through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs reporting that they were promised employment opportunities, high salaries, and residency arrangements which, upon arrival, did not exist or differed significantly from what had been communicated. They further indicated that in some cases, passports were withheld, movement was restricted, and the individuals became subject to conditions beyond their control and access by the Embassy for consular services,” the statement added.

Officials further explained that assistance can be difficult when travellers use informal or unsafe channels, particularly when legal and administrative barriers arise in the host country.

“The Embassy wishes to inform the public that where individuals have travelled through irregular, unsafe, unverified and informal channels, consular access and intervention may be limited or delayed. Immediate extraction or repatriation may also be challenging for contractual disputes, restricted location or legal processes under the laws and administrative procedures of the host country,” the statement continued.

The government said it is still working with host authorities to assist affected citizens wherever regulations permit but emphasized that avoiding risky recruitment channels is crucial.

The embassy urged Kenyans to verify overseas job offers through official government channels and avoid travel arrangements that bypass established procedures.

“The Government of Kenya in collaboration with the host country continues to assist affected citizens wherever access and local regulations permit. However, prevention remains the most effective protection.

“Kenyan citizens are therefore strongly advised do not travel for employment arranged through social media, messaging applications, or unlicensed agencies; verify all job offers through the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and the Kenyan diplomatic mission before departure; avoid travelling on tourist visas for employment purposes; inform family members that unverified travel carries significant personal risk and may limit Government assistance; all Kenyans travelling or residing in the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus or Kazakhstan to register with the Embassy,” the statement further read.

Senators demand action on criminal gangs ahead of 2027 general election

Kenyan Senators have escalated demands for a decisive crackdown on organized criminal gangs, warning that their resurgence poses a significant threat to national security and political stability ahead of the 2027 General Election.

These calls follow reports of gangs being recruited and funded by politicians to terrorize rivals and disrupt public rallies. Senator Samson Cherargei (Nandi) raised alarms over gangs in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, warning they are being used for political intimidation as “election mood” approaches.

Senator Ledama Olekina (Narok) urged the government to address the underlying socio-economic drivers, such as youth unemployment and rural-urban migration, rather than relying solely on force.

Following a fatal shooting at a political rally in Kitengela, opposition leaders and senators have demanded the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, citing a failure to protect citizens from hired goons.

The Senate has been urged to support the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) with adequate budgetary allocations to ensure a secure electoral environment.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently briefed legislators on the state’s security strategy, detailing measures to dismantle these networks:

Intensified targeting of gang networks, including a group known as “Team Mbogi” in Nairobi’s Umoja area.Revitalizing collaborations between residents and law enforcement to identify criminal elements early.

Warnings issued to security officers found abetting criminal activities or failing to act against known gang leaders.A major crackdown has been ordered in Western Kenya (Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega) where “goons” are reportedly disrupting rural public functions.

By Anthony Solly

‘Senseless and Inhuman’ – Gachagua Blasts Ruto’s Gov’t Over Githurai Demolitions

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed the government after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) demolished structures erected on the road reserve in Githurai 45.

Gachagua, in a statement on Thursday, February 19, condemned the demolitions, describing them as senseless and inhuman.

The DCP party leader said KeNHA’s actions were a serious violation of human dignity, adding that they reflect a government that has lost all sense of compassion.

“It is both senseless and inhuman for this regime to orchestrate extreme brutality and cowardice by deploying hundreds of police officers in the dead of night to destroy the property of traders in Githurai and to terrorize innocent citizens.

“Such actions are a grave affront to human dignity and reflect a regime that has lost all sense of compassion and justice,” said Gachagua.

File image of structures demolished in Githurai 45. 

The former DP went on to claim that the demolitions in Githurai reflect how the government is disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary people.

“It is a stark reminder of how far disconnected they are from the struggles of the common citizen, which they have caused through bad leadership and poor policy,” he added.

Gachagua singled out Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of deploying police officers to Githurai while bandits attacked and killed a teacher in Isiolo.

He also claimed that the bandits raided a police station and wreaked havoc across Isiolo, stealing cattle.

“These same bandits later raided a police station, wreaking havoc across the town, stealing cattle, killing KPR officers and locals alike, yet hundreds of police officers are dispatched to brutalize Mama Mboga in Githurai?” Gachagua questioned.

KeNHA on Wednesday night carried out demolitions in Githurai 45, leaving several traders counting losses.

The authority deployed excavators and bulldozers to flatten the structures, which had encroached on the road reserve.

Police officers were also deployed to the area to provide security and oversee the demolition of the roadside structures.

KeNHA had on January 9 issued a notice directing roadside traders operating at Roysambu in both directions and Githurai on the Nairobi-bound side to vacate the road reserve.

KeNHA explained that the clearance is intended to create space for the construction of bus bays to improve public transport and ease congestion.

MPs uncovers billions in financial and administrative lapses at KNH, KEMRI, and PPB

The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) has uncovered widespread financial mismanagement and procurement irregularities at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).

In an update on Wednesday, February 18, Parliament said the findings were presented during sessions at Bunge Tower, Parliament Buildings, where lawmakers reviewed Auditor-General’s reports for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years.

Chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, the committee said it had exposed potential losses running into billions of shillings, citing missing assets, vanished title deeds and unauthorized financial decisions across the three public health institutions.

At KNH, MPs flagged Ksh36 million in lost rental revenue even as the hospital’s Board approved a 10 per cent rent increase on decades-old residential units, some of which were earmarked for demolition.

The committee questioned the logic of increasing rent when occupancy stood at 60 per cent and income had already fallen 21 per cent below projections.

“If you’ve already lagged 21 per cent at 60 per cent occupancy, who exactly is this increase benefiting?” Wangwe posed, warning that the burden would ultimately fall on tenants.

Additionally, procurement processes at the hospital came under scrutiny after auditors flagged the use of restricted requests for quotations in the purchase of cleaning materials, bypassing open competitive tendering. 

Management described a post-award shift to framework contracts as ‘erroneous,’ but lawmakers questioned whether the move was deliberate, particularly during the COVID-19 period.

“These audits are not cosmetic. They flag issues to strengthen oversight and ensure public funds are protected,” the vice chairperson, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi said.

At KEMRI, lawmakers raised alarm over the disappearance of a title deed for a 2.4-hectare parcel in Nairobi valued at over Ksh4 billion.

A private developer reportedly used the title as collateral for a bank loan without evidence of authorization. 

Although the loan has since been repaid, the title deed remains unaccounted for, with conflicting claims between the National Bank and the National Treasury over its custody.

The committee also faulted KEMRI for failing to record 66 motor vehicles in daily use and insured by partners. Management attributed the omission to unresolved donation valuations, but the explanation was rejected by MPs.

Additionally, lawmakers questioned a Ksh143 million mortgage fund established without mandatory Cabinet Secretary approval, contrary to the Public Finance Management Act.

At PPB, the committee highlighted regulatory weaknesses that could expose Kenyans to substandard medicines.

Wangwe recounted the case of a patient who failed to recover after receiving medication locally but improved after sourcing the same drug from Dubai.

“When the financial and management engine is crumbling, even the output will be wondering,” he cautioned.

PPB Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Mohamed admitted surveillance gaps due to porous borders and understaffing.

Auditors further flagged Ksh75 million tied to headquarters land without a valid title deed at the time of audit, undisclosed land in Machakos, and Ksh5.25 million spent on vehicle repairs without mandatory inspection reports.

This comes months after the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education raised concerns over widespread financial irregularities across several universities and technical institutions.

In a session on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the committee stated that the institutions must strengthen accountability systems to protect public funds and restore discipline in financial management.

Chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, the committee pressed multiple institutions over unresolved audit queries, missing documentation and longstanding debt burdens that collectively surpass Ksh1 billion.

The committee said it issued a personal penalty to a procurement officer at Ziwa Technical Training Institute and questioned the performance of its Finance Officer, who has served for nearly ten years, after uncovering troubling audit gaps. 

It added that the matter stemmed from missing audit records, unexplained Mpesa overdrawing and misleading submissions.

MPs told Ziwa Technical Training Institute management that missing financial statements for the 2017/2018 audit cycle could not be excused by the deaths of former principals. 

They emphasised that institutions must maintain continuity through proper record-keeping.

At the same time, MPs said Maasai Mara Technical & Vocational College will be recalled because it failed to present key officials required to address outstanding audit questions.

The committee also reported that Masinde Muliro University’s outstanding student debtor balances exceed Ksh800 million and noted that the institution proposed a write-off for part of the amount. 

MPs also raised concerns over an inactive group of postgraduate debtors and a stalled infrastructure project.

In addition, legislators said Matili Technical Training Institute has a significant fee balance owed by students and highlighted previous staffing disparities.

“Matili Technical Training Institute reported a Ksh46 million fee debt, prompting calls for strengthened debt collection. The Committee further questioned a past staffing imbalance where 120 of 130 employees belonged to one ethnic group. Management reported progress, citing 80% compliance under a new policy,” the report revealed.

I Have Never Forced Myself into Your Life – Oketch Salah Slams Ruth Odinga

Businessman Oketch Salah has hit back at Kisumu Women Representative Ruth Odinga said he does not know him well and has only met him three times.

In an update on Thursday, February 19, Salah said he has never forced himself into the life of the Kisumu Women Representative or sought her attention.

Salah noted that he only had a relationship with the late Raila Odinga and that it had no connection to any other member of the Odinga family.

“Let me be clear from the outset: if you do not wish to associate with me, that is entirely your choice. I have never forced myself into your life, and I have never sought your attention.

“My relationship was with your late brother, Baba, and that relationship stood on its own. It had nothing to do with any other member of the family,” read the statement in part.

File image of Oketch Salah. 

The businessman went on to say he was the one who convinced the late Raila to allow Ruth to fly to India

Salah mentioned that he arranged business class tickets for the Kisumu Women Rep to fly to India to join them.

“For the record, I am the one who convinced Baba to have you join us in India, after Jeff Oyier called him several times, saying that you wanted to come. I am also the one who arranged your business class ticket on Emirates,” he stated.

Salah revealed that the reason he left India earlier was because the former Prime Minister asked him to travel back to Kenya to conclude arrangements for his son’s wedding.

According to the businessman, he was supposed to meet Raila again in Dubai, but he passed away.

“The only reason I returned earlier was because Baba personally asked me to go back to Kenya to conclude my son’s wedding, which had been postponed several times due to his health. I was supposed to meet Baba again in Dubai on Thursday, after his arrival from Kerala,” he disclosed.

Salah described himself as self-sufficient and independent, asserting that his work for ODM was done at Baba Odinga’s request and not personal ambition.

“I come from a well-established business family. I am self-sufficient, and you know this. Whatever I have done for ODM was not driven by personal interest; it was done at Baba’s request,” he said.

He also reaffirmed the late Odinga’s vision for the party. “ODM does not belong to you, or to me, or to any one family. If it does, then let that be stated openly, and I will step away without hesitation. Baba spent more than 20 years building ODM into a national party. It belongs to the people of Kenya, from every part of this country,” Salah said.

At the same time, Salah asked Ruth to allegedly stop fighting her elder brother and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga.

“I also say this with respect: you should stop fighting your elder brother, who is the current party leader. Oburu did not simply assume a position; he carries a responsibility, and Baba entrusted me, in good faith, to work with him. If you allow your elder brother to be put on the chopping board today, do not be surprised if tomorrow it is your turn,” he concluded.

Addressing questions around his statements on Baba Odinga’s political intentions, Salah said he would not retract his words.

“The only times you and I have ever spoken or met are the times you reached out to me. Regarding what I have said about Baba’s views on the broad-based government and support for His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto’s second term, I will not retract my words. Baba was clear to me that he intended to endorse President Ruto for a second term. I am duty-bound to speak honestly about what he told me, without fear, without distortion and without seeking permission from anyone,” he said.

Salah also recounted his presence during Baba Odinga’s final moments, describing them as deeply personal and painful.

“Finally, I say this with a heavy heart: I am the one who spent most of Baba’s final moments with him. Those moments were real, painful and deeply personal. I will not allow that truth to be erased or turned into political theatre,” he said.

This comes after Ruth, in an interview with a local TV station, said she has only met Salah on three occasions, adding that she does not wish to engage in discussions about him.

She dismissed claims that he was close to the Odinga family, stating, “I really don’t know him that well, but I am surprised he is one of the people who speaks and says that he knows me. In my whole life, I have met Salah three times.”

She urged him to respect the family’s privacy, saying, “If he were my brother’s friend or adopted son, as he claims, I would like to ask him to please give us space as a family to be a family.”

The Kisumu Women Rep also declared that Salah has no role in the ODM and should not speak on behalf of the party.

The clash between the two comes a day after Dennis Onyango, who was the late Raila’s aide, revealed that Salah was the former Prime Minister’s friend.

Speaking on Tuesday, February 17, Onyango said everyone who worked around Raila knows Salah.

He disclosed that the former Prime Minister was with Salah on his last day in Kenya before departing for India, and that they left together.

“Everyone who worked around Raila knows Oketch Salah. I met him, travelled with him, and he was Raila’s friend. Why they were friends, I don’t know.

“On the final day when Raila was leaving for India, we were with Oketch Salah at Raila’s home in Karen, he brought a phone, and they left. While in India, I spoke to Raila directly on his phone and also through Salah’s phone,” said Onyango.

Nandi Senator Cherargei Raises Alarm Over Use Of Police To Recover Debts

Senator Samson Cherargei has called for investigations into the alleged involvement of police officers in debt recovery operations in Mosoriot Village, Chesumei, Nandi County.

Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, February 18, the Nandi senator raised concern over reports that officers from Mosoriot Police Station raided homes on January 16 and 17 and confiscated dairy cows over alleged unpaid debts.

Cherarkey said the reported actions had caused anxiety among residents and raised serious questions about the legality of police participation in civilian debt recovery processes.

He asked the relevant committee to provide a comprehensive update on the status of investigations into the incidents, including the agencies leading the probe, the timelines involved, and any interim or final findings.

Cherargei sought clarification on whether the involvement of police officers in the seizure and repossession of dairy cows was lawful and in line with existing legal and procedural frameworks governing enforcement and recovery of debts.

He also requested details of any disciplinary, administrative, or criminal action taken against the officers involved, should investigations establish misconduct or abuse of authority.

In addition, Cherargei asked the committee to disclose the number of similar incidents reported by members of the public to the National Police Service and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, together with the findings and status of investigations in each case.

File image of Senator Samson Cherargei

He further called for information on the safeguards and oversight mechanisms currently in place to prevent misuse of police authority in civil debt recovery matters, including enforcement measures supporting those safeguards and any gaps identified.

Earlier in the month, Cherargei slammed the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja after he ordered administrative action against 6 senior police officers following an assault on young men at a pool hall in Nandi Hills town.

In a statement on Saturday, January 31, Cherargei said administrative action cannot be taken where criminal acts have allegedly been committed.

The Nandi Senator insisted that the police officers who assaulted the young men in Nandi Hills town should be arrested and prosecuted, together with their superiors.

“The canning and brutalization of young men playing a pool game at Nandi Hills Town, Nandi County, are criminal actions worth arrests and prosecution as per the criminal law.

“We need immediate arrest and prosecution of the said police officers plus their superiors who committed the acts of criminality by beating up youth playing pool who had not committed any offence,” he stated.

Cherargei termed the administrative action ordered by IG Kanja a cheap public relations exercise, saying he would not accept it until arrests and prosecutions are carried out.

Further, he took issue with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), accusing it of engaging in public relations while victims continue to suffer trauma.

“IG Kanja and IPOA must appear before the Senate to be held accountable over this abuse of human rights and violation of the rule of law on police brutality and harassment,” added the Nandi Senator.

Thai national sentenced to 27 years in jail for cocaine trafficking at JKIA

A Thai national has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of trafficking 2,092 grams of cocaine valued at Ksh8,368,000. 

In a statement issued on Thursday, February 19, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused, Netima Ngamsap, was sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi at the JKIA Law Courts.

According to the ODPP, the drugs were concealed in a false bottom of a grey suitcase, contrary to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.

“Netima Ngamsap was charged and found guilty of trafficking 2,092 grams of cocaine valued at Ksh8,368,000.

“The court heard that the drugs were concealed in a false bottom of a grey suitcase, contrary to the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act,” read the statement in part.

During the trial, the prosecution presented eleven witnesses whose testimonies provided cogent and consistent evidence linking the accused to the offence.

The accused was represented by defence counsel and was provided with a professional Thai interpreter to ensure a fair hearing.

“Upon conviction and sentencing, the court informed the accused of his right to appeal against both conviction and sentence within 14 days,” ODPP stated.

MP Caroli Omondi claims a 700 million shilling price tag for his 2013 support of ODM

During a live interview on February 18, 2026, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi claimed that he personally spent approximately Ksh 700 million to fund the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) during the 2013 General Election. 

Omondi, who served as a private secretary to the late Raila Odinga at the time, detailed his alleged contributions as follows:He claimed to have purchased 25 vehicles for the party’s campaign use.He alleged he spent $2 million (equivalent to approximately Ksh 258 million today) on campaign T-shirts.

He claimed to have given more than Ksh 100 million directly to various candidates and a further Ksh 90 million to pay campaign agents. Omondi emphasized that these contributions are “all documented,” though he did not provide the documents during the interview.

These remarks were made during a heated debate on Citizen TV’s JKLive with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. The exchange follows Omondi’s recent shift toward President William Ruto’s administration and his confirmation that he will not seek re-election on an ODM ticket in 2027.

Some critics, including Senator Oketch and social media commentators referencing past allegations by Miguna Miguna, questioned the source of such significant wealth for a former civil servant.

Omondi also claimed that while he was ready to give another $2 million to the party in 2017, he ultimately refused after being denied the Suba South nomination certificate.

By Anthony Solly

KRA confirms that over 500 petrol stations are now live on eTIMS

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has onboarded more than 500 fuel stations onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module following its rollout in December 2025.

In an update on Thursday, February 19, KRA said the onboarded outlets account for approximately 16 percent of fuel stations nationwide.

The eTIMS fuel module integrates fuel stations into the digital tax platform and requires them to issue electronic receipts to customers as proof of purchase. 

KRA said the move is part of its broader plan to modernize tax administration and seal revenue leakages within the industry.

According to the authority, the system enhances visibility of transactions, promotes accurate tax declarations, and enables seamless transmission of sales data for taxation and compliance purposes.

Speaking during the launch, Deputy Commissioner at the Large Taxpayers’ Office Ezekiel Obura said revenue collection in the sector is expected to double once the module is fully rolled out.

He urged motorists to demand electronic receipts after every fuel purchase, noting that public participation will play a key role in strengthening accountability.

Obura also called on fuel stations yet to join the platform to onboard without delay to avoid disputes with KRA and possible enforcement action.

Before the nationwide rollout, KRA piloted the module in selected fuel stations between September and December 2024 to test technical integration, gather operational feedback, and strengthen compliance frameworks.

Although the initial compliance deadline had been set for June 30, 2025, the Authority extended it to December 2025 following requests from industry stakeholders for more time to transition to the new system.

File image of a Rubis fuel station

This comes over a year after KRA announced four major updates to eTIMS aimed at enhancing taxpayer experience and simplifying compliance.   

In a statement on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, KRA highlighted the key changes, including self-onboarding for taxpayers, the ability to use multiple eTIMS solutions simultaneously, improved invoice accessibility across different platforms and enhanced integration with third-party systems.

According to the statement, KRA has eliminated the need for KRA approval when applying for eTIMS, meaning taxpayers can now apply for any eTIMS solutions without needing KRA intervention.

“The system upgrade allows for self-onboarding by eliminating the requirement for eTIMS approval of taxpayer applications by KRA. This means that taxpayers can now apply for any of the available eTIMS solutions without requiring intervention from KRA. The taxpayer will receive a text message confirming the application as being successful,” KRA said.

Additionally, taxpayers can now use multiple eTIMS solutions simultaneously, allowing them to generate invoices using different platforms based on their needs. 

“The improvements made on eTIMS will also enable taxpayers to use the different eTIMS solutions simultaneously to generate invoices at their convenience. For instance, taxpayers using eTIMS Client as their primary invoicing solution can now add the portal as a secondary invoicing option and vice versa. This change eliminates the need for KRA’s approval to facilitate changes of devices or solutions,” KRA explained.

Further, the upgraded system enables users to access invoices generated across various eTIMS solutions, including the eTIMS Client, System to System integration solutions and the eCitizen portal. 

KRA noted that each solution will have its own unique invoice sequence to maintain accuracy.

“eTIMS now allows taxpayers to access all invoices generated from different eTIMS solutions such as eTIMS Client, System to System integration solutions (VSCU & OSCU) and the eCitizen portal through the online taxpayer portal. Each solution will have its own invoice sequence to keep every invoice unique.

“However, credit notes can only be generated from the solution where the original invoice was raised. This synchronization enhances the accuracy and consistency of tax invoice data across platforms as it harmonizes data across multiple solutions,” KRA stated. 

Finally, businesses using System to System integration can now link with more than one third-party integrator, increasing operational flexibility.

“In addition, taxpayers using the System to System integration approach as their primary solution can now integrate with more than one third-party integrator. This flexibility allows taxpayers to add a secondary device from another integrator by adding a branch under the Device Management section accessed through their online portal,” KRA further said.

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