How to keep up with eTIMS changes
eTIMS is not static. Since its rollout, KRA has updated the rules, the deadlines for different groups, the available options and the technical system, and that evolution continues. Trying to pin down a fixed list of latest updates in an article is self-defeating, because it dates quickly. What lasts is knowing how to stay current.
The reliable sources are KRA's official channels and publications, which is where genuine changes are announced, rather than market rumour or old articles that mix outdated steps with current ones. The other half is practical: using compliant software that its provider keeps aligned with KRA's current requirements means you benefit from updates without tracking them yourself. So to stay current, follow KRA officially and let your software keep pace, and confirm any specific change directly with KRA.
Getting the basics right once means compliance runs quietly in the background of your business.
How to stay current with eTIMS
A practical path for a Kenyan business.
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Follow KRA's official channels
Rely on KRA's official publications and channels for genuine eTIMS changes, rather than market rumour.
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Be wary of dated articles
Old guides mix outdated steps with current ones. Cross-check anything important against KRA's current position.
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Use software kept up to date
Compliant software whose provider keeps it aligned with KRA means you get updates without tracking them yourself.
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Confirm specific changes with KRA
For any specific deadline or rule change that affects you, confirm it directly with KRA before acting.
Common mistakes to avoid
Trusting market rumour
eTIMS rumours circulate as fact. Rely on KRA's official channels for genuine changes.
Following a dated guide as current
Old articles mix outdated and current steps. Cross-check against KRA's current position.
Tracking everything manually
You do not have to track every change yourself if your compliant software is kept up to date for you.
An owner stays current the easy way
An owner in Nairobi kept hearing conflicting things about eTIMS changes from other traders and did not know what to believe.
She started relying on KRA's official channels for genuine updates and used compliant software that her provider kept aligned with current requirements.
She stopped chasing rumours, knew where to confirm anything specific, and benefited from updates through her software without tracking them herself.
Trading without eTIMS-compliant tax invoices risks KRA penalties, blocked VAT input claims for your customers, and receipts a business buyer cannot expense.
Veira signs every sale to KRA eTIMS automatically, so each receipt is compliant the moment it prints, with no separate device to reconcile.
How Veira makes this simple
Veira is built for Kenyan businesses. It issues compliant KRA eTIMS invoices automatically on every sale, applies the right tax treatment per item, captures the buyer KRA PIN, keeps your records reconciled and ready for filing, and reconciles M-Pesa and Pochi payments to each sale.
It runs on a free handheld terminal or the phone you already own, keeps working offline, and runs from KES 2,999 a month with a free terminal and a 30-day money-back guarantee. See how Veira works, or book a free demo.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep up with eTIMS updates?
Where are eTIMS changes announced?
Why do old eTIMS guides conflict?
Does Veira stay current with eTIMS changes?
Does Veira handle this for me?
Where do I confirm the current rules?
eTIMS latest updates is straightforward once you know the essentials, and with a compliant system like Veira the day-to-day part is handled for you. See how Veira works, or book a free demo. Always confirm current KRA rules and rates at kra.go.ke, as they can change.