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KRA has issued a directive to all petrol stations across the country as it roles out the eTIMS Fuel Station System.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed all petrol station operators across the country to fully adopt the new eTIMS Fuel Station System by June 30, 2025.

In a public notice issued on Friday, June 27, KRA explained that the system will ensure real-time data capture of fuel transactions from the point of sale to its central servers.

"The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is implementing the eTIMS Fuel Station System, which is an eTIMS solution for the fuel sector that enables real-time seamless invoicing for every sale integrating with KRA through a forecourt controller and existing point of sale," the statement read.

The integration will allow every sale made at the pump to be recorded digitally and relayed instantly to the tax authority, significantly reducing the risk of underreporting.

File image of a Rubis Petrol Station

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According to KRA, the integration is mandatory and must be in place by the end of June.

"We wish to remind retailers of petroleum products of the requirement to implement the eTIMS Fuel Station System for all the retail outlets by 30th June, 2025. 

"KRA further advises fuel station owners that they can choose to integrate by themselves where there is technical capacity or work with a KRA-certified fuel solution integrator," the notice added.

This comes a week after KRA announced the implementation of a simplified PAYE (Pay As You Earn) return filing and payment process.  

In a statement on Monday, June 23, the Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Department noted that the new system is part of ongoing efforts to align tax procedures with feedback received from taxpayers.   

The KRA noted that the streamlined process is designed to benefit users from the public sector, private entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

“The simplified process facilitates employers to file returns relevant to their categories of employees,” KRA stated.

KRA added that the system also integrates with the government’s human resource platforms, including IFMIS and CBK, to allow seamless filing and payment of PAYE, Affordable Housing Levy, NITA Levy, and other labour-related deductions.

KRA further announced that the full rollout of the new Excel-based PAYE return system will take effect on July 1, 2025.