Kenya: Explainer - What Ruto's New Tax Laws Mean for Motorists, Builders and KRA

Kenya: Explainer - What Ruto's New Tax Laws Mean for Motorists, Builders and KRA

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed two tax laws overhauling the financing and governance of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), changing the taxation of construction materials and allowing the extension of the reduced 8 per cent VAT rate on petroleum products for a further 90 days.

President Ruto signs bills to extend low VAT on fuel and adjust construction taxes

President William Ruto assented to two bills on Oct. 16, keeping an 8% VAT on petroleum for at least 90 days and revising taxes on building materials to ease living costs.

Explainer: What Ruto’s new tax laws mean for motorists, builders and KRA

The new law changes the composition of KRA’s board and establishes a funding framework tied to projected revenue and collections above targets.

Ruto Signs KRA Bill Into Law, Introducing Major Reforms

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Signs KRA Bill Into Law, Introducing Major Reforms President William Ruto has signed two tax bills into law, extending reduced VAT on petroleum products, changing the taxation of construction materials, and reforming the governance of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The President assented to the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, at…