KRA rolls out electronic system to ease payment of rental taxes
By Faith Lagat, September 25, 2025The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new online platform aimed at streamlining tax compliance for landlords and property owners.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, KRA announced that the system will facilitate easier payment of Monthly Rental Income (MRI) taxes. Accessible through https://erits.kra.go.ke or via the eCitizen public portal, eRITS integrates property management, filing, and payment processes into a single platform.
“On Boarding of Rental Properties on eRITSKenya: The Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public that it has rolled out an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) which will facilitate easier payment of Monthly Rental Income (MRI),” read part of the KRA notice dated September 25, 2025.
“The system enables management of properties and filing and payment of rental taxes in a simple and convenient way.”
The authority has urged all individuals earning rental income to update or correct their property details in the system to ensure accurate tax reporting.
“We urge all persons owning rental properties and earning rental income to update/correct their property details as appropriate in the new KRA system. KRA is committed to continuing to support and facilitate all taxpayers to comply with the requirements of the existing laws through simplified solutions. For any clarification and feedback on the registration of the properties on eRITS or challenges experienced.”
Enhance compliance
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga stated that eRITS is designed to improve service excellence by integrating seamlessly with platforms such as eCitizen and Gava Connect-enabled systems. Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Chris Kiptoo described the platform as a tool to enhance compliance, saying it aims to create a system where taxpayers find it easier to fulfil their obligations and contribute to nation-building.
Former Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) board chair and Nairobi DCP patron Irungu Nyakera also weighed in on the rollout in a previous post on X dated April 11, 2025, noting that expanding the tax base requires strong institutions and accountability.
KRA says the launch of eRITS marks a significant step in modernising tax administration in Kenya’s rental sector, which continues to play a crucial role in the economy.