Nairobi: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully onboarded over 500 fuel stations onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module, representing approximately 16 percent of fuel stations nationwide following its rollout in December 2025.
According to Kenya News Agency, the eTIMS Fuel Module is designed to provide comprehensive visibility of petroleum transactions from importation through distribution to final retail sale, thereby enhancing tax compliance and ensuring equity across the petroleum value chain.
Speaking at Be Energy Ruai in Nairobi, KRA Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Large Taxpayers’ Office, Ezekiel Obura, highlighted that revenue collection within the sector is expected to experience growth 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.
Obura urged the public to adopt the practice of requesting eTIMS receipts after every fuel purchase and encouraged fuel stations that have yet to onboard to comply. He noted that KRA is ready to facilitate onboarding and engage with the sector to cushion enforcement measures. Additionally, all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have been domiciled at the Large Taxpayers’ office to enable closer monitoring, faster issue resolution, and tailored compliance support.
The implementation of the eTIMS fuel station solution is being carried out in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA), Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK), and United Energy and Petroleum Association (UNIPEA), to ensure that regulatory, operational, and industry realities are fully addressed.
KRA Chief Manager, eTIMS Office, Hakamba Wangwe, emphasized that the module is 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.
Wangwe added that fuel is a controlled commodity with regulated pricing and structured supply chains. Through the module, KRA is leveraging data integration, such as import data and pricing benchmarks from EPRA, to enhance oversight across the sector and enable assessment of expected revenues across the fuel value chain. “This innovation enhances visibility of fuel movements, supporting more accurate reporting, minimizing revenue leakage, and strengthening compliance across the sector,” said Wangwe.
Josephine Warui, speaking on behalf of Be Energy Ruai, noted that sales summaries are now automatically generated and receipts seamlessly discharged within the system, significantly reducing customer service time. “Our reports are quite easy, and we use less time to serve our customers. You fuel, and your receipt is instant,” mentioned Warui.
Before the rollout, KRA piloted the module with volunteer fuel stations between September and December 2024 to test technical integration, gather operational feedback, and strengthen compliance frameworks ahead of full-scale implementation. Nationwide onboarding commenced in January 2025, and although the initial onboarding deadline was June 30, 2025, stakeholders requested additional time to comply, prompting KRA to extend the deadline to December 2025.
Under the new system, eTIMS receipts are issued instantly at the point of sale upon request and can be generated for both individual motorists and businesses. KRA continues to collaborate with stakeholders across the sector to facilitate onboarding and ensure compliance with the Value Added Tax (Electronic Tax Invoice) Regulations, 2020. KRA also encourages consumers to request an eTIMS receipt with every fuel purchase.
