- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ordered all fuel stations to update their invoicing systems to reflect a reduced 8% VAT on fuel for 90 days, following a new law.
- President William Ruto signed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, cutting fuel VAT from 16% to 8% from April 15 to July 14, 2026, to cushion against global fuel price hikes.
- Fuel retailers must align their systems with the eTIMS platform and update classification codes according to the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC).
- The Treasury Cabinet Secretary may extend the VAT relief for another 90 days if needed.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced fuel prices, with super petrol now at Ksh197.0/litre and diesel at Ksh196.3/litre, while kerosene remains at Ksh152.78/litre.
Source: dawan.africa
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
Latest Posts in "Kenya"
- Kenya Government Extends 8% VAT on Fuel for Three More Months amid Middle East Volatility
- Government Removes Tax on Water (Bottled Water Excise Duty Scrapped)
- 8% Fuel VAT Extended for Three More Months amid Middle East Volatility
- Proposal Exempts PPP Projects, Narrows VAT Exemptions for Payment Platforms and Certain Goods
- Treasury Revises VAT Changes to Exempt Core Financial Service Providers from Digital Payments Tax
