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All Kenyans are expected to file their returns by 30th June 2025.


The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced that Kenyans can now file their nil returns on the eCitizen platform.

In a statement dated Friday, June 13, the taxman stated that all Kenyans with a KRA pin were required to file their returns for 2024.

Therefore, those who did not make any income in 2024 were encouraged to file their returns on eCitizen, as it only takes a few minutes. 

This can be done on eCitizen through the steps below.

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Screenshot of KRA services on eCitizen.

How to File Returns on eCitizen

  1. One should log into their eCitizen account and pick the KRA services.
  2. Alternatively, visit the KRA services through the link - https://ecitizen.kra.go.ke.
  3. Once on the KRA services tab, sign in using your KRA PIN and login details. In some cases, the system will be integrated with your account; hence, login will be automatic.
  4. Once logged in, select the 'File Returns' tab that is next to your profile.
  5. Select the 'File Nil Returns'.
  6. Select Obligation - Individual Income Tax.
  7. Enter the obligation period (1/1/2024-31/1/2024) - This will automatically be filled.
  8. After confirming the details, click on the Next tab to complete the filing of returns.

Alternatively, nil returns can be filed on the iTax platform through the following steps

  1. Visit KRA's iTax portal - https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/.
  2. Log in to your portal using the provided credentials.
  3. Navigate to the Return Menu and select 'File Nil Returns'.
  4. Choose the correct tax obligation and fill out the Nil e-Return form, indicating the return period.
  5. Confirm submission of nil return.
  6. Download the nil return receipt.

All Kenyans are expected to file their returns by 30th June 2025.

"If you were employed in 2024 and then lost your job, you are still required to file a return for that year. If you had multiple employers in 2024, you are still required to file a return to show all income received from your employers," KRA advised.

"If you had no income in 2024, you are required to file a NIL return. If you are employed and have other sources of income from your side hustles, you are still required to declare them in addition to the income you get from your job."