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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya’s revenue collection and taxation agency, is doubling down on its digital-first strategy, announcing that more than 1,000 developers have signed up for its GavaConnect Enterprise API platform, the first public-sector integration hub of its kind in Kenya.
Unveiled at the second edition of KRA’s API Masterclass, GavaConnect currently exposes 16 APIs, enabling seamless integration of government tax services into private-sector applications. Available endpoints include PIN verification, Tax Compliance Certificate checks, NIL Return filing, and e-Slip validation, all designed to cut compliance friction for individuals and businesses.
“We’re not just modernizing tax collection. We’re opening up opportunities for developers to innovate, build, and even monetize around our products,” said Annastacia Githuba, KRA’s Deputy Commissioner for Program Delivery & Client Engagement. “This is about embedding government services into everyday digital solutions.”
The Masterclass brought Kenya’s developer community together for live demos, onboarding support, and direct feedback sessions on new API features. Suggestions from the forum will help shape the next wave of integrations, including planned APIs for the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and advanced VAT compliance tools.
KRA says these additions will enable real-time VAT reporting, automated compliance checks, and smoother tax processes for SMEs and corporates. The move is part of KRA’s broader vision to make tax administration as easy as “plug and play” for developers, a shift that could set the benchmark for other African tax authorities.
With GavaConnect, KRA is proving that government systems can be open, modern, and developer-friendly. The future of tax in Kenya is API-driven and KRA is putting developers in charge.