The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recently announced a significant change in the way taxes are to be paid through mobile money platforms. This change, directed by the government, involves consolidating tax collection through a specific government pay bill, number 222222.
This directive, issued in response to President William Ruto’s directive to streamline government revenue collection, took immediate effect. According to KRA’s statement, taxpayers are advised to utilize the Payment Registration Number (PRN) or the Reference Number on generated payment slips from various KRA Business Systems, namely iTax, ICMS, EGMS, and KESRA IStudent, when making tax payments via mobile money platforms.
Should you require further information or clarification, the KRA Contact Centre is reachable through the phone numbers 020-4-999-999 or 0711-099-999. Additionally, inquiries can be directed via email to callcentre@kra.go.ke.
For the convenience of Kenyans, the process to make tax payments through mobile money platforms involves the following steps:
Using PayBill Number 222222:
- Enter PayBill number 222222.
- Input the PRN (payment registration number) as the account number.
- Enter the specific amount indicated on the PRN.
- Key in your PIN and click send to complete the transaction.
*Alternatively, using USSD 222#:
- Dial *222#.
- Choose the option to pay KRA bill.
- Enter the E-slip (PRN) number.
- Select M-Pesa as the payment mode.
- Input your M-Pesa PIN to finalize the payment process.
This change in the tax payment process aims to centralize and streamline revenue collection, contributing to more efficient governance and better fiscal management.
Should you have any questions or require assistance navigating this new process, feel free to contact the KRA officials through the provided channels.
Remember, this adjustment is crucial to ensure compliance with tax obligations and contribute to the nation’s development through sustainable revenue generation.
If you have any thoughts or opinions about this directive or its implications, I’d love to hear them.