The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its GavaConnect platform has surpassed 1,000 registered developers, a milestone that underscores the growing adoption of digital solutions in the country’s tax administration system. The platform, launched as part of KRA’s digital transformation agenda, serves as an innovation hub where developers can integrate tax-related services into applications, businesses, and financial systems.
GavaConnect provides Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable seamless interaction between KRA systems and external platforms, streamlining processes such as taxpayer registration, filing, payment, and compliance checks. By opening up its infrastructure to developers, KRA aims to create an ecosystem where tax services are embedded directly into digital platforms used by citizens and businesses. This reduces the complexity of accessing tax services and promotes compliance through convenience.
The platform’s growth reflects an increasing interest from fintech companies, startups, and service providers seeking to leverage tax-tech innovations. With over 1,000 developers onboarded, the Authority highlights how collaboration with the private sector is driving innovative tax solutions tailored to different industries. This collaborative approach not only modernizes tax administration but also fosters a culture of innovation within Kenya’s digital economy.
KRA emphasizes that GavaConnect is central to its goal of enhancing service delivery, expanding tax coverage, and improving efficiency. By simplifying integration, businesses can automate their compliance processes, reduce errors, and save costs, while taxpayers enjoy faster and more user-friendly services. Furthermore, the initiative aligns with the government’s broader digital economy strategy, which seeks to improve governance, transparency, and efficiency through technology.
As digital transformation accelerates across sectors, KRA’s GavaConnect milestone signals Kenya’s shift toward a more technologically enabled tax ecosystem. It reinforces the role of partnerships and innovation in tackling compliance challenges and building a future-ready revenue system. KRA notes that continued engagement with developers will be key to scaling the platform further and unlocking new solutions that benefit both taxpayers and the government.
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