Taxes & KRA

You finally order that pair of sneakers or a gadget from abroad, only to be hit with customs charges that cost more than the item itself. It’s a painful surprise that leaves you wondering if it was even worth it, si rahisi. This guide breaks down the simple steps to reduce or avoid those high … Read more

Coming back home after years abroad should be sweet, but then you remember you have to sort out your KRA status. It’s that nagging thought that your tax obligations didn’t just disappear while you were away. Pole, but the good news is that updating your tax residency status online takes less than ten minutes. This … Read more

Coming back home to Kenya after years abroad is sweet, but that lingering tax headache from your host country can spoil the party. You don’t want surprise bills or legal trouble following you through JKIA, si ndio? This guide gives you the straight steps to clear those foreign tax obligations without the usual stress. With … Read more

You have just touched down at JKIA after years abroad, and your cousin asks if you are now paying taxes at home. It is a good question. When do you become a Kenya tax resident after returning is the rule that determines when KRA starts treating you as a local taxpayer again. We break down … Read more

You just landed back home after years abroad, and now KRA wants your current location for your PIN. Pole sana, but that old Mombasa Road address from 2019 won’t cut it anymore, and you need this sorted quickly. This guide walks you through the simple iTax update process step by step. The whole thing takes … Read more

You have just changed jobs or moved to a new tax bracket, and now KRA is demanding tax on income you already paid for. That double deduction hurts your pocket, especially when you were expecting a clean slate. This guide shows you exactly how to file your returns correctly and claim relief so you do … Read more

You just landed back home after years abroad, jaba packed and ready to start fresh. But here’s the thing: KRA wants to know about that foreign income you earned while away. What exactly is taxable after you return? This guide breaks down which foreign earnings KRA can tax, what you can safely keep, and how … Read more

You have one foot in Kenya and the other abroad, but KRA still expects its cut while the other country’s taxman also wants his share. It is a confusing juggling act that can leave you stressed and worried about double taxation. This guide breaks down the entire process into clear, simple steps you can follow … Read more

You have finally decided to come back home to Kenya after years in the UK. But before you pack those suitcases, have you thought about what happens to your UK taxes when you leave? This guide explains exactly what you need to know about UK tax rules for returning Kenyans. We break down the key … Read more

You have built your life in America, saved some coins, and now you are thinking of coming back home for good. But did you know the US government might want a cut before you leave? That is the US exit tax, a complex rule that can catch many Kenyan Americans off guard. This piece breaks … Read more