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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to recover Ksh.623.39 million in alleged outstanding tax arrears from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko through First Community Bank.
In a notice dated October 12, 2026, the tax authority appointed the bank as an agent for tax recovery, directing it to remit funds held on behalf of Sonko, or any money owed to him, towards settling the claimed tax liability.
The notice puts the total amount sought at Ksh.623,389,105, comprising Ksh.308.92 million in principal tax, Ksh.15.76 million in penalties and Ksh.298.72 million in interest.