Treasury CS Ukur Yatani on Thursday presented the much-awaited 2022/23 budget that is the last under President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure.
During the presentation, the CS proposed a change of name for the Kenya Revenue Authority.
"In order to align the operations of the Authority to this emerging trend, I propose to amend the Kenya Revenue Authority Act to change the name of the Authority from ‘Kenya Revenue Authority’ to ‘Kenya Revenue Service'," Yatani said.
The CS said the change of the name intends to rebrand the Authority and transform its public image.
This, he said, will enhance tax compliance through improved public relations and maintain a clear focus on taxpayers’ needs.
"I have also proposed consequential amendments to other statutes which have reference to the name ‘Kenya Revenue Authority' and align them to the proposed new name."
Yatani noted that state agencies are expected to be sensitive and responsive to emerging customer needs.
He acknowledged that KRA has been on a journey of transformation to enhance customer-centric service delivery hence the need for more reforms.
KRA first hinted at a change of name on December 29, 2021, through a tweet that sought answers from Kenyans on their thoughts on the new name.
"What are your thoughts around transitioning from Kenya Revenue Authority to Kenya Revenue Service?"
