New DigiTax Technology Simplifies Tax Compliance for Kenya’s Private Schools

NAIROBI — A new technological solution named DigiTax has been introduced to ease tax compliance challenges for private schools in Kenya, facilitating their integration with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). Developed by Namiri Technology, DigiTax is designed to streamline the transition to electronic invoicing for educational institutions.

According to Kenya News Agency, eTIMS offers a simplified, flexible approach to electronic invoicing that taxpayers can access from various devices, including smartphones and laptops, from any location. The system is part of broader efforts by the KRA to modernize tax collection and ensure compliance through digital means. Under recent revisions to the Tax Procedures Act, all businesses, including those not previously required to register for VAT due to tax exemptions, such as schools, must now generate electronic tax invoices.

During a session organized for members of the Kenya Private Schools Association, representatives from KRA and DigiTax demonstrated the eTIMS onboarding process. Caine Wanjau, CEO of Namiri Technology, emphasized that while previously tax-exempt entities like schools did not need specialized tax software, the new regulations necessitate a shift to compliant electronic systems. “DigiTax streamlines eTIMS compliance, making the tax compliance transition easier for Kenyan schools,” Wanjau stated, noting that the solution helps schools manage the complexities of the new electronic system.

Namiri Technology has tailored its DigiTax solution specifically for the education sector, partnering with various school software providers to integrate these solutions with eTIMS. The firm not only assists schools in adapting to eTIMS but also offers services to update and manage backlogs of tax invoices that have accumulated since the system’s implementation.

Wanjau highlighted the firm’s commitment to simplifying the compliance process: “We have tried to make the process as easy, simple, and quick as possible. It simplifies all the processes, which can be quite complex if you don’t know what you are doing. We navigate and assist companies on how to be compliant.”

DigiTax has successfully onboarded several private schools onto the eTIMS platform, ensuring that these institutions meet their tax obligations efficiently and effectively.