The Kenya Revenue Authority and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) will now collaborate to improve tax literacy among students nationwide.
This collaboration will result in the creation of special tax e-resources for students following the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The program attempts to give students a basic understanding of taxes and their effects on society by incorporating tax education into subjects like Business Studies, Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, and Social Studies.
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga stressed the importance of starting tax education at a young age during talks with KICD leadership on Tuesday. He emphasized the direct effects of taxes on people and society and the significance of helping young people understand taxes at a young age.
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"By learning about taxes at an early age, students become more informed and responsible citizens, contributing to a long-term shift towards a society that values a fair and efficient tax system," Mr. Wattanga pointed out.
Starting with elementary and secondary school pupils, KRA and KICD will expand their partnership to include postsecondary education to reach potential taxpayers.
The Senior Deputy Director of TVET, Dr. Samuel Obudho, highlighted how effectively the partnership reached a large audience. He emphasized creating current digital content for tax literacy that includes simulation environments to affect students' attitudes and perceptions of taxes positively.
"This partnership provides an efficient platform for KRA to reach a wide audience," stated Dr. Obudho.
The digital materials created through this collaboration will serve students at different educational levels and the general public, encouraging a sense of accountability regarding the tax system.
