Kenya Revenue Authority Collects KSh 2.84 Trillion in 2025/26, Up 10.6%

The 10.6% year-on-year increase in tax receipts provides a fiscal buffer for Nairobi, though debt servicing costs remain a key constraint on budget flexibility.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-10 08:32 UTC · 1 min read

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected KSh 2.84 trillion in revenue during the 2025/2026 financial year, representing a 10.6% increase from the previous period.

The figure marks a solid expansion in government coffers, driven by improved collection efficiency and broader economic activity across key sectors.

64 trillion for the 2026/2027 financial year, while the Zanzibar Revenue Authority reported a 41% surge in collections for the same period, attributing the jump to improved economic activity.

The revenue growth offers a positive signal for Kenya’s fiscal trajectory, potentially easing pressure on the national budget as the government navigates ongoing debt obligations.

While the absolute increase is notable, the sustainability of this growth rate will depend on continued compliance and economic stability in the coming fiscal year.

This development aligns with a broader trend of revenue mobilization efforts across East Africa.

Neighboring Rwanda has set a central government revenue target of Frw 4.64 trillion for the 2026/2027 financial year, while the Zanzibar Revenue Authority reported a 41% surge in collections for the same period, attributing the jump to improved economic activity.