Kiosk owners in Kenya set to pay tax as KRA widens net

A barber at work in his kiosk in Kakamega County. All businesses, including small-scale traders, will now be required to pay tax as the Kenya Revenue Authority works to meet its targets. (PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE/ STANDARD)

Kiosk owners could be forced to pay tax as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) moves to ensure that all businesses are compliant.

In a public notice yesterday, KRA announced it would conduct door-to-door inspections to ensure tax compliance.