Industry, regulators urged to close tax compliance gaps

Manufacturers are grappling with significant compliance gaps under Kenya’s electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS), with experts warning that limited awareness and persistent system challenges are undermining full adoption. At an industry forum bringing together tax technology providers and manufacturers, participants cited widespread operational disruptions linked to the transition from TIMS to eTIMS. Stakeholders emphasized the need for sustained engagement between industry and regulators to improve adoption of the system.