Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed the integration of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), in a move aimed at strengthening oversight of government payments and tax compliance.
The new system will require suppliers doing business with government entities to generate valid eTIMS invoices before submitting them for payment through IFMIS.
KRA said the integration would enable the automated validation of tax invoices submitted as part of government payment processes.
The authority described the development as a “significant milestone in the Government's Digital Transformation Agenda”, saying it would promote greater transparency and accountability in government transactions.
It is also expected to support more efficient financial processes across government institutions by linking invoice generation and payment processing.
Under the new requirements, suppliers must ensure that invoices submitted to government entities correspond precisely with those generated and recorded in eTIMS.
KRA advised suppliers to verify their tax compliance status regularly and ensure their tax records and other information are accurate and up to date.
The authority said suppliers who fail to meet the invoice requirements could face delays in the processing of payments, as invoices submitted through IFMIS will be subject to validation against eTIMS records.
“KRA and the National Treasury remain committed to supporting all stakeholders throughout the implementation and transition period,” the authority said.
The two institutions said sensitisation programmes, technical support and additional guidance would continue to help suppliers adapt to the integrated system.
The integration forms part of the government's wider digital transformation efforts, with authorities seeking to use technology to improve the management of public finances and strengthen compliance with tax requirements.
KRA also urged suppliers requiring assistance with eTIMS onboarding, invoice generation or related matters to seek support through its available channels.
The authority said the integration would help create a more seamless process between government procurement, invoicing and payment while giving tax authorities greater visibility of transactions.
The implementation comes as the government continues to digitise public financial management systems, with suppliers expected to ensure their invoices are valid and accurately reflected in eTIMS before seeking payment through IFMIS.
KRA warned taxpayers that it would not accept responsibility for payments that are not received, credited and validated in the relevant KRA accounts.
Suppliers and other taxpayers can seek assistance from KRA through its contact centre on 020 4 999 999 or 0711 099 999, or via email.