Kenya Revenue Authority Integrates eTIMS with IFMIS to Bolster Tax Compliance and Public Finance Transparency
Nairobi, Kenya – August 31, 2026 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the full integration of its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). This strategic move, executed in collaboration with the National Treasury, aims to significantly enhance tax compliance and inject greater transparency into government transactions.
The integration facilitates the automated validation of tax invoices submitted by suppliers seeking payment from public entities. This development aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda, promising to not only promote accountability in public dealings but also to streamline financial processes across government operations.
Under the new framework, suppliers engaged with government entities are now mandated to generate valid eTIMS invoices for all supplies before submitting them for payment processing via IFMIS. Crucially, suppliers must ensure that the details on invoices submitted to government bodies precisely match those recorded within the eTIMS system. The KRA also stressed the importance of suppliers regularly verifying their tax compliance status and maintaining accurate, up-to-date tax records.
The KRA and the National Treasury have affirmed their commitment to supporting all stakeholders through this transition. The statement indicated that ongoing sensitization programmes, technical assistance, and guidance will be provided to ensure a smooth and successful adoption of the integrated eTIMS-IFMIS solution. This initiative underscores the government’s continued expansion of digital systems in public finance management.
This integration follows closely on the heels of a directive from the National Treasury, issued just last week, mandating 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 conveyed this directive during a meeting with the Council of Governors on August 25, where the rollout of these systems to devolved units was discussed. The e-GP system is an online platform designed to digitise the entire public procurement lifecycle, from planning and tendering to contract award and payment. Its Phase I was launched on April 7, 2025, with a mandatory rollout across public entities commencing July 1, 2025. IFMIS, established in 2003 and extended to all 47 counties by March 2013, serves as the government’s core platform for managing public finances, encompassing budgeting, expenditure, procurement, and financial reporting.
