Government must collect but also conserve Kenya’s taxes

NAIROBI: The prospect of the taxman visiting any institution almost always draws some sense of trepidation — a fear they might find something that lands you with arrears and penalties. That is why when the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requested to pay a commendation courtesy call at the Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) offices, it was a pleasant surprise.

The KRA Commissioner for Domestic Taxes, Ms Alice Owuor, together with her team visited the church last week to thank CITAM for their tax compliance and growth. In her speech, she more specifically appreciated the church’s embracing of technology and its timely remittances. CITAM was one of several medium tax payers selected for such visits, and one of only five personally visited by the Commissioner. It was the only religious organisation nominated for the courtesy visit.