October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 KRA, KICD partner to introduce tax education in new curriculum The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have partnered to mainstream tax education in the national education system curriculum BY DAVID KIMANI A report presented last Wednesday to KRA by the KICD revealed that there is a 95 per cent need for incorporation of tax education in the new competency-based curriculum in order to equip learners with requisite tax knowledge to mould them into responsible taxpayers. KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini who received the report on behalf of the Authority hailed the steps taken so far by KRA and KICD in the journey towards mainstreaming tax education in the education system. The KRA boss said that KRA has been considering introducing tax education in the Kenyan education system for a while and the partnership between the two organisations is an indication that the dream can now be realised. While expressing optimism in the success of the roadmap set out by the two organisations in introducing tax education, Mr Njiraini noted that tax education will mainly address issues to do with culture and attitude in the society. “Compliance is driven by attitude. Therefore, implementation of this project will go a long way in changing how the future generations currently in school shall look at taxation,” Mr Njiraini noted. “Introduction of the tax concept to our school going children at a tender age will inculcate a culture of positive views towards taxation in the future. Tax education will enable the young leaners to understand that when they go to school or visit a health facility for treatment, this is made possible through tax payment,” he added. The Commissioner General further said that the first stages of implementation of this project will commence in early 2019, with the hope to have mainstreamed tax education in secondary schools by 2020/2021. KICD Director of Research Cyril Oyunga reiterated KICD’s commitment in the partnership with KRA to enhance awareness about taxation in the country and make tax knowledge available to all people. Mr Oyunga termed the ongoing reforms in the school curriculum in the education system as the best opportunity to introduce tax education in the country. KESRA Head Dr Fred Mugambi (left) engages Director of Administration at the Ministry of ICT Mr Henry Mung’asia during the 1st KESRA Research Conference at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi last Monday. Compliance is driven by attitude. Therefore, Implementation of this project will go a long way in changing how future generations currently in school shall view taxation - John Njiraini “Reforms exist because of a need to leverage existing opportunities and overcome challenges faced in the society. The ongoing reforms to phase out the knowledgebased curriculum with the competency-based curriculum have created ample room for Kenya to introduce tax education in the curriculum,” he said. Over the years, he noted, the country has been striving to build a strong economic foundation which can only be realised through widening the tax bracket and sustaining tax compliance with a view to achieving a standard where all citizens are literate on matters relating to taxation. Ms Damacrine Masira (standing) engages panellists during the 4th Annual Tax Summit held last week at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ADDENDUM NO. 1 RFP NO.: PC/005/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF AGRO-CHEMICAL AND FOOD COMPANY LIMITED RFP NO.: PC/006/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF KENYA WINE AGENCIES LIMITED RFP NO.: PC/007/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF KENYA MEAT COMMISSION This addendum is in reference to an advertisement that appeared in My Gov Publication of 9th October 2018 calling for Proposals for the above consultancy services. Interested bidders are notified that the following requirements have been deleted ‘Consultants with ongoing transaction advisory contracts with the Commission are not eligible to participate’ ‘Prospective bidders are not allowed to bid for more than one tender’ Also note that corrections have been made to the Request for Proposal document. The revised document may be downloaded from our website www.pc.go.ke. 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