The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has reinforced its push to petrol stations to fully switch to the eTIMS system, which the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) now requires all stations to use when issuing fuel receipts.
POAK says the move towards full compliance will succeed only if customers remain persistent and continue to demand eTIMS-generated receipts, following a complaint from a motorist who said a petrol station on Thika Road refused to issue one.
“I think KRA should have a list of all eTIMS-compliant petrol stations, so we can go there. Asked for an eTIMS invoice at a petrol station along Thika Road, but they seemed so shocked that I asked,” said the motorist in the post on X.
POAK responded by urging the customer to name the exact station so they could follow up, saying: “We have been urging all our members to finalize integration to eTIMs. Name the service station.”
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KRA eTIMS Integration Ahead of Deadline
KRA issued a notice requiring all petrol stations to join the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) as a compulsory requirement.
With the deadline being June 30, 2025, the company aimed to improve transparency and real-time tracking of fuel sales. According to KRA, work on the rollout began back in June 2024.
Since then, KRA has been carrying out the process in stages, starting with voluntary trials and holding discussions with fuel industry players to ensure everyone understands the requirements before the mandatory deadline.
“Yes. All fuel stations must integrate with eTIMS by 30th June 2025. Failure to comply may result in penalties or enforcement actions. Support is available to assist stations in seamless migration, “noted KRA.
KRA Rolls Out System After Extensive Testing and Industry Consultation
KRA announced on February 13 that more than 500 petrol stations across the country were now using the new eTIMS Fuel Module, a digital system that issues electronic receipts every time fuel is purchased.
According to KRA, these 500 stations represent about 16% of all fuel stations in Kenya.
This new system was launched in December 2025, and its main goal is to make fuel sales more transparent and ensure that all transactions are recorded properly for tax purposes.
When a customer buys fuel, the system immediately generates an electronic receipt and sends the information straight to KRA. This makes it harder for stations to hide sales or declare incorrect figures.
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eTIMS Will Boost Revenue
Fuel sales revenue is expected to double once all stations fully adopt the system.
The Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Ezekiel Obura, encouraged Kenyans to make it a habit to ask for a receipt every time they buy fuel, and he also urged fuel stations that have not joined the system to do so as soon as possible to avoid problems with KRA.
Before rolling out the system to the whole country, KRA tested it in selected stations between September and December 2024 to make sure it worked properly.
Full onboarding began in January 2025.
The original deadline for all stations to join was June 2025, but because many fuel retailers needed more time, KRA extended the deadline to December 2025.
Chief Manager, eTIMS Office, Ms. Hakamba Wangwae, emphasized that the new fuel module is part of KRA’s broader plan to make tax processes fully digital and easier for everyone.
She described the system as a “game changer” because it improves transparency, simplifies compliance for businesses, and supports Kenya’s goal of having a modern, efficient tax system.
“The eTIMSFuel Stations Module is a game-changer for tax compliance and transparency. It simplifies the tax process for taxpayers and enhances oversight for the Authority, supporting Kenya’s broader goal of a fully digital, efficient, and accountable tax system,” said Ms.Wangwae.
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