Ruai, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially launched the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module at Be Energy Ruai, marking a major step in digitizing fuel tax compliance across the country.
The event was led by Deputy Commissioner Ezekiel Obura. He emphasized the importance of integrating fuel stations into the eTIMS system to improve transparency and revenue collection.
“The onboarding of fuel stations onto eTIMS ensures that all sales are recorded and sent in real time to KRA. This minimizes revenue losses and promotes compliance,” said Deputy Commissioner Obura.
What is eTIMS?
The eTIMS fuel module is an electronic invoicing system that allows fuel stations to issue digital tax invoices for every transaction. The system automatically sends sales data to KRA, reducing errors and preventing underreporting. This initiative is part of KRA’s broader effort to modernize tax collection and improve accountability in the fuel sector.
Over 500 Stations Onboarded
The launch at Be Energy Ruai is part of a larger rollout, with over 500 petrol stations across Kenya now integrated into the system. Fuel station owners must comply with eTIMS to avoid penalties, and motorists are encouraged to always request official receipts for their purchases.
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Benefits to the Sector
– Real-time monitoring of fuel sales
– Reduction of tax evasion
– Improved efficiency in revenue collection
– Enhanced trust and transparency for consumers
The rollout of eTIMS is expected to significantly boost tax revenue from the fuel sector while simplifying compliance for petrol stations nationwide. KRA has assured full support for operators to ensure smooth integration and minimal disruption to services.
