By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
Kenya, 31 August 2026 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the full integration of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), in a broader effort to improve tax compliance and transparency in government transactions.
In a statement on Monday, the authority said that the integration was implemented in collaboration with the National Treasury and will allow for the automated validation of tax invoices submitted by suppliers seeking payment from government entities.
According to KRA, the development is in line with the government's digital transformation agenda and is expected to not only promote transparency and accountability in public transactions but also make financial processes across government more efficient.
Under the new system, suppliers doing business with government entities will be required to generate valid eTIMS invoices for all supplies before submitting them for payment processing through IFMIS.
Suppliers will also be required to ensure that the details contained in invoices submitted to government entities correspond precisely with the invoices generated and recorded in eTIMS.
The authority also said that suppliers should regularly verify their tax compliance status and ensure that their tax records and information remain accurate and up to date.
KRA and the National Treasury remain committed to supporting all stakeholders throughout the implementation and transition period," the statement read.
"Sensitization programmes, technical support, and relevant guidance will continue to be provided to facilitate the smooth and successful adoption of the integrated eTIMS-IFMIS solution," it added.
The integration comes as the government continues to expand the use of digital systems in public finance management.
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Just last week, the National Treasury directed all county governments to complete the integration of the e-GP System with IFMIS by the end of September 2026.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi issued the directive during a meeting with the Council of Governors on Tuesday, August 25, where they deliberated on the rollout of the systems across the devolved units.
e-GP system is an online platform designed to digitise the entire public procurement process, from procurement planning and tendering to contract award and payment.
The National Treasury officially launched Phase I of e-GP on April 7, 2025, with full mandatory rollout across public entities beginning on July 1, 2025.
IFMIS, on the other hand, is a government platform used to manage public finances, including budgeting, expenditure, procurement and financial reporting.
The system was first rolled out to government ministries in 2003 and later extended to all 47 counties in March 2013 following the implementation of devolution.