The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament to serve as the sole revenue collecting agency for the Kenyan government. Previously, various taxes were collected by separate departments within the Ministry of Finance, which led to high costs, duplication of roles, and difficulties with enforcement and audits. The KRA's mandate is to assess taxes, collect taxes, and account for all tax revenues. Its vision is to be a globally trusted revenue agency that facilitates tax and customs compliance.

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
Overview

2. Introduction
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was formed on 1st July 1995,
through an Act of Parliament Chapter 469 of the Laws of
Kenya.
It is the sole revenue collecting agency for the government.

3. Introduction contd'...
Prior to establishment of KRA, various taxes were collected by
separate departments under the Ministry of Finance.
These were:
1. Department of Value Added Tax
2. Department of Income Tax
3. Department of Customs.

4. Introduction contd'...
Existence of separate entities collecting various taxes led to a
number of challenges such as; high administrative costs,
duplication of efforts /roles and difficulties in enforcement
and audit.
These challenges led to demand for a sufficient tax system,
thus the formation of KRA in 1995.

5. Mandate
 Assessment of taxes to be collected.
 Collection of taxes.
 Accounting for all tax revenues.

6. Vision
A Globally Trusted Revenue Agency Facilitating Tax and
Customs Compliance.

7. Mission
Building Trust through Facilitation so as to foster
Compliance with Tax and Customs Legislation

8. Regions
To maximize its operations countrywide, KRA is divided into the
following regions:

9. Tax Service Centres

10. KRA Core Values
 Trustful
 Ethical
 Competent
 Helpful
 Simplicity