DigiTax, one of the five approved and listed vendors by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for providing trader invoicing systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Statsspeak Group Limited. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the process of onboarding individuals and businesses onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS).
DigiTax has been instrumental in easing tax remittance for both VAT registered and non-VAT registered taxpayers. Recognizing the need to enhance its market reach and user education, DigiTax has brought Statsspeak on board as its primary partner for market mapping and onboarding.
Caine Wanjau, Co-Founder & CEO of Namiri Technology Limited, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are proud to have Statsspeak as our lead ground partner. Their expertise in business intelligence, customer insights, and analytics make them an ideal choice to help us in making tax compliance less taxing for Kenyans.”
The Role of Statsspeak Group Limited
Statsspeak’s responsibilities are multi-faceted, focusing on educating and onboarding a diverse range of clients. This includes individuals, consultants, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), corporate entities, and those involved in the ‘Kadogo Economy’. Their goal is to familiarize these groups with DigiTax, ensuring compliance with eTIMS requirements.
Washington Ogol, CEO of Statsspeak Group Limited, highlighted the potential impact of this partnership: “Taxes are a certainty of life, and the process should be intuitive and growth-inducing. We are excited to work with DigiTax to transform taxes into a tool for fostering a better business environment.”
DigiTax’s Innovative Approach
DigiTax offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies the tax compliance process. It provides various modules to alleviate the need for buying or developing Point of Sale systems and offers seamless API integration for larger companies. These modules enable functions like item listing, sales recording with real-time transaction status tracking, credit note creation, and purchase management, all accessible from a single dashboard.
To drive this initiative, Statsspeak has assembled a dynamic team of experts led by Joram Kabach, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. This team will collaborate closely with DigiTax to propel this vision forward, aiming to make a substantial impact on Kenya’s tax compliance and business growth.
The partnership between DigiTax and Statsspeak Group Limited marks a crucial step in modernizing tax compliance in Kenya. By harnessing technology and expertise, this collaboration is poised to simplify tax processes, making them more accessible and less burdensome for a wide range of taxpayers, thereby fostering a more efficient and growth-oriented business environment.
