Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) marked this year’s Taxpayers’ Day at State House Nairobi with a strong endorsement from President William Ruto, who praised the Authority’s deployment of artificial intelligence tools that are already reshaping revenue administration and boosting collections.
The President said AI-powered risk engines introduced by KRA have pushed Customs to its highest monthly revenue in history, hitting 85 billion shillings in the last month alone. Domestic VAT collections have also risen from an average of 20 billion shillings per month in 2021 and 2022 to 28 billion shillings today.
He emphasized that efficient tax collection directly strengthens Kenya’s sovereignty, noting that national revenue has grown from 122 billion shillings in 1995 to 2.57 trillion shillings in the 2024 and 2025 financial year. He added that Kenya remains on track toward the three trillion shilling target for the year.
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, said the government will continue modernizing the tax system using technology to seal leakages, expand the tax base, and ensure fairness for all contributors.
KRA Board Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi noted that the Authority is transitioning from an Authority to a Service under its Ninth Corporate Plan. Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga highlighted new citizen-friendly innovations including USSD tax filing via 2225# and WhatsApp-based support designed to reduce bureaucracy and increase access.
The event also featured the full list of 2025 KRA Taxpayers’ Day Award winners, celebrating compliant individuals, corporations, exporters, micro taxpayers, and public sector institutions who demonstrated exceptional commitment to tax responsibility.
Full List of 2025 KRA Taxpayers’ Day Award Winners
Top Tax Society Category
Recognizes institutions of higher learning supporting tax literacy.
Winner: Kisii University
Most Facilitative Government Agency in Tax Enforcement and Recovery
Recognizes outstanding institutional support to KRA enforcement.
Winner: Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)
Most Facilitative Government Agency in Border Management
Recognizes significant support to KRA in border operations.
Winner: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
Most Improved Taxpayer
Recognizes exemplary engagement in the Alternative Dispute Resolution process.
Winner: Escace Company Limited
Top Sector Taxpayers
• Top Public Sector Taxpayer: Teachers Service Commission
• Top Tourism Sector Taxpayer: The Safari Collection Limited
• Top Agricultural Sector Taxpayer: Eastern Produce Kenya Limited
• Top Manufacturing Sector Taxpayer: Kenya Breweries Limited
• Top Financial Sector Taxpayer: KCB Bank Kenya Limited
Top Exporters in Special Programmes
• Manufacture Under Bond (MUB): Unwin and Sons Limited
• Special Economic Zones (SEZ): Fullcare Kenya Medical SEZ Limited
• Export Processing Zones (EPZ): United Aryan EPZ Limited
Top Exporter Category
Recognizes highest value exporter compliant with Customs laws.
Winner: Globaltea and Commodities Kenya Limited
Top Regional Taxpayers
• Nairobi Region: Delta Resurgence Solutions Limited
• Southern Region: Diani Properties Limited
• Central Region: Amica Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited
• Northern Region: Kibo Classic Limited
• Western Region: Siaya County Health Management Team Ciff
• South Rift Region: Imarisha Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited
• North Rift Region: Boresha Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited
Outstanding Public Service Partner
Awarded for exceptional courage and integrity in protecting national revenue.
Winner: Yotto Omundo Shadrack
Top Micro Taxpayer Awards
• Micro Male Taxpayer: Sadrudin Essak Omar
• Micro Female Taxpayer: Tabitha Kaari Ndung’u
• Micro Youth Taxpayer: Angella Okutoyi Omukuyia
Top Importer Awards
• Authorized Economic Operator Importer: UDV Kenya Limited (Diageo)
• Top Importer Non Petroleum: Pwani Oil Products Limited
• Top Importer Petroleum: Vivo Energy Kenya Limited
Highest Growth in Taxes Paid (2015 to 2025)
Recognizes highest growth in total tax payment over a decade.
Winner: SGA Kenya Limited
Top Taxpayer Awards
• Small Category: Kenindia Umbrella Provident Fund
• Medium Category: E Cart Services Kenya Limited (JumiaPay)
Top Large Taxpayer Award
The highest honour for a corporate citizen that has shown long term consistency in compliance, corporate governance, and support for national development.
Winner: Safaricom PLC
