KRA tops Sh1 trillion revenue mark a month early as October collections jump 15.5%
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The Kenya Revenue Authority reported that tax collections reached 1.010 trillion shillings by the end of October 2026. This amount surpassed the authority’s target for the fiscal period by a month. Year‑on‑year tax receipts grew by 15.5 percent compared with the same period in the previous year. The increase helped the agency cross the one‑trillion‑shilling revenue milestone ahead of schedule. Officials attributed the rise to stronger compliance and higher economic activity during the month. The early achievement is expected to support the government’s budgetary plans for the upcoming year.
The Kenya Revenue Authority recorded Sh1.010 trillion in tax receipts by end‑October 2026, beating its target and delivering a 15.5% year‑on‑year rise.
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