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KRA said the integration was designed to improve transparency and accountability in government transactions.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with the National Treasury, has clarified that the integration between the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) accommodates valid invoices generated through both eTIMS and the Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS).

In a statement on Thursday, October 15, KRA explained that the integration was designed to improve transparency and accountability in government transactions while streamlining invoice verification and payment processes.

"The integration is intended to enhance transparency and accountability in Government transactions, streamline invoice validation and payment processes and strengthen tax compliance through automated verification of tax invoices," the statement read 

KRA clarified that suppliers should not assume that only invoices generated through eTIMS are accommodated in the IFMIS payment process, noting that valid TIMS invoices are also accepted under the integration.

The authority stated that invoices from both systems must, however, meet the relevant validation requirements before they can proceed through the government payment workflow.

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"Accordingly, all suppliers conducting business with Government entities are hereby informed that both valid eTIMS and TIMS invoices are accommodated in the IFMIS-eTIMS integration and are subject to the applicable invoice validation requirements before proceeding through the IFMIS payment workflow," the statement added.

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This comes a day after the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) issued a notice to importers and clearing agents ahead of the implementation of Phase 2 of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Import Certificate requirement through the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWIS).

In a notice on Wednesday, October 14, the Authority said the new requirements will take effect on October 30, 2026, and will require all importers to register as producers under the EPR framework and obtain an EPR Import Certificate.

Under Phase 2, the certificate requirement will move from the current pre-clearance stage to the customs clearance and declaration stage. 

The adjustment is intended to facilitate the implementation of the requirement through the electronic system.

NEMA also announced a temporary suspension of the EPR Import Certificate service on October 29, 2026, to allow for the transition to the new system.

The service will be unavailable from 5 pm to 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 29, ahead of the planned go-live date the following day.

In its notice, NEMA advised importers and their clearing agents to complete pending applications before the system transition to avoid disruptions.

"Importers and their clearing agents are advised to complete all pending pre-clearance applications before the scheduled transition," the notice read.