KRA onboards over 500 fuel stations onto eTIMS fuel

MICHAEL OMONDI -KNA

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has on boarded over 500 fuel stations onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module which represent approximately 16 percent of fuel stations nationwide following its rollout in December 2025.

According to the Authority, the eTIMS Fuel Module is designed to provide end-to-end visibility of petroleum transactions, from importation through distribution to final retail sale, thereby strengthening tax compliance and ensuring equity across the petroleum value chain.

Speaking at Be Energy Ruai, in Nairobi, the KRA Acting Deputy Commissioner for Large Taxpayers’ Office, Ezekiel Obura noted that revenue collection within the sector is expected to grow by double digits following the full implementation of the module.

“The system integrates seamlessly with import records and the VAT administration framework, enabling automatic reconciliation of physical fuel volumes against declared sales volumes and corresponding tax positions,” stated Obura.

He urged the public to embrace the culture of requesting for eTIMS receipts after every fuel purchase, and encouraged fuel stations that are yet to on-board to comply, noting that KRA is ready to facilitate on boarding and engage with the sector, to cushion enforcement measures. 

The Deputy Commissioner further added that all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have now been domiciled at the Large Taxpayers to enable closer monitoring, faster issue resolution and tailored compliance support.

Similarly, Obura highlighted that the implementation of the eTIMS fuel station solution is undertaken in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA), Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) and United Energy & Petroleum Association (UNIPEA), to ensure that regulatory, operational and industry realities are fully addressed.

Concurrently, KRA Chief Manager, eTIMS Office, Hakamba Wangwe, emphasized that the module forms part of KRA’s broader strategy to simplify tax processes through digital platforms.

“The eTIMS Fuel Stations Module is a game changer for tax compliance and transparency. It simplifies the tax process for taxpayers and enhances oversight for the Authority, supporting Kenya’s broader goal of a fully digital, efficient and accountable tax system,” Wangwe explained.

She added that fuel is a controlled commodity with regulated pricing and structured supply chains, and through the module, KRA is leveraging data integration such as import data and pricing.