The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has joined forces with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to teach students across Kenya about taxes.
The two institutions plan to create special online resources on taxes for students following the Competency-Based Curriculum.
KRA believes this collaboration is a big step in making tax concepts easier to understand and integrating tax education into regular learning.
Humphrey Wattanga, the Commissioner General of KRA, stressed the importance of teaching tax early in life. He said that taxes affect everyone, so young people should learn about them early.
“Learning about taxes early makes students more informed and responsible citizens, helping create a society that values a fair tax system,” Wattanga said during a meeting with KICD leaders.
He thinks that including tax education in school curricula will simplify complex tax issues and change how people view taxes in Kenya.
He hopes that teaching tax in schools will make people more responsible about paying taxes, which should increase compliance rates.
As part of the partnership, KRA will make digital resources focusing on subjects like Business Studies, Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, and Social Studies.
These resources will give students a basic understanding of taxes, why they exist, and how they affect individuals and society.
Samuel Obudho, the TVET Senior Deputy Director, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. He said it gives KRA a way to reach many students effectively.
The partnership between KICD and KRA has started with primary and secondary school students and will later include those in tertiary education who might become taxpayers.
The resources developed through this partnership will target learners at different levels, from primary school to teacher trainees and the general public.
“The goal is to use digital resources to empower students and the public with the knowledge and skills to deal with taxes effectively,” said the statement from KRA.
