Kenya: KRA Temporarily Suspends Nil Tax Filings to Boost Compliance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily blocked the filing of nil tax returns until the end of March in a bid to convert nil filers and non-filers into active taxpayers.

The development was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Patience Njau during a press briefing on Friday, where she explained that the move will allow KRA to comb through data and ensure compliance among all registered taxpayers.

Amid the announcement, there has been some uncertainty over how long the suspension will…