MPs question KRA Commissioner General on clause in Finance Bill to access personal data

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    Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga was put on the spot to explain why the agency is backing a controversial clause in the Finance Bill 2025. The provision would grant the KRA automatic access to trade secrets and personal data of Kenyan citizens. In addition, the Authority has been accused of breaching data privacy through its iTax Business Registration platform. With just a taxpayer’s PIN, the portal reportedly reveals sensitive personal information including contacts, email address, residential location, and place of employment. Seth Olale attended the Public Hearings on the Finance Bill 2025 held in Nairobi.