Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched an innovative Application Programming Interface (API) platform dubbed ‘GAVA Connect.’
The platform aims to empower IT developers and young Kenyan tech enthusiasts to create home-grown solutions that allow taxpayers and the general public to efficiently access tax administration services.
Speaking during the launch event at State House in Nairobi, which also marked the unveiling of KRA’s Ninth Corporate Plan and the 2024 Taxpayers Day, President William Ruto applauded the KRA for its efforts to accelerate the adoption of technology in tax administration.
He emphasized that technology is essential for modern transformations, noting that automated systems, such as electronic data interchange and streamlined customs processes, can significantly reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance transparency within the tax system.

The President highlighted that the effective use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the new ‘Gava Connect’ API will enable KRA to enhance service delivery, improve transparency, and detect tax evasion more effectively.
The API is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with one another.