In a notice, KRA reminded retailers of petroleum products of the requirement to implement the eTIMS Fuel Station System for all the retail outlets by June 30, 2025.
KRA further advised fuel station owners that they can choose to integrate by themselves where there is technical capacity or work with a KRA-certified fuel solution integrator.
“The updated list of approved third-party integrators per solution is published on the KRA website under “Publications,” KRA said.
KRA noted that it will continue to support and facilitate all taxpayers to comply with the electronic tax invoicing requirements.
The eTIMS Fuel Station System is a software solution that enables fuel stations to meet electronic invoicing requirements in real time, supporting compliance and operational efficiency in the high-volume, fast-paced fuel retail environment.
The eTIMS for fuel stations in Kenya was proposed and launched in 2024.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) implemented this system to improve tax compliance and transparency in the fuel sector by tracking transactions in real-time.
On June,2,2025, the CEO of Digitax, Caine Wanjau, noted that eTIMS is designed to automate the issuance and reporting of tax invoices in real time.
By integrating directly with point-of-sale systems and pump controllers, it ensures that every litre sold, every shilling transacted, and every tax obligation is transparently recorded.
“This is not about punitive oversight. It is about bringing structure and integrity to a high-volume industry that, for too long, has relied on fragmented systems and manual reconciliations,” he said.
Established in 1995 by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya, KRA is charged with collecting revenue on behalf of the government.
by JANEMOLLY ACHIENG
