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KRA collects Sh2.57 trillion in taxes as revenue jumps by 10.5pc

By Graham Kajilwa | 1h ago

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) increased its tax collection significantly in the 2025/26 financial year, registered 10.5 per cent growth to post Sh2.568 trillion compared to Sh2.323 trillion the previous year.

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