- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) sparked amusement online after cheekily responding to a viral video of content creator Kenyan Prince flaunting bundles of cash
- Using street slang, KRA quipped at him, questioning how he had amassed such wealth, a reaction that quickly went viral
- The exchange drew widespread attention, with the post garnering nearly a million views and entertaining many Kenyans on X
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) sparked a fun moment on X with a cheeky reaction to a content displaying a wad of cash.
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Popularly known on the internet as ‘Kenyan Prince’, the creator posted a video in which he was seen interacting with bundles as if he were counting them on a bank counter with help of a teller.
How KRA reacted to ‘Kenyan Prince’s massive cash
He seemed to relish the moment with the monies unaware that he would court the attention of the taxman.
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Uninvited, KRA, while using the street lingo, poked him to find out how he amassed such amount of money.
“Hi Kenyan Prince, uliomba ukiface wapiu aki, ni mbaya (Hi Kenyan prince, where did you face while praying please, it’s bad (sic),” KRA quipped.
KRA’s reaction tickled other Kenyans who were attracted Kenyan Prince’s post.
His tweet amassed close to a million views, with the KRA post going viral.
How Kenyans reacted to KRA vs ‘Kenyan Prince’ moment
Below are some of the equally hilarious reactions from Kenyan netizens;
“Haya Basi… Game over… Mwenye uwanja wake kaingia sasa!” reacted Juma G.
“Uzuri KRA inatax hadi illegal income,” Duke Laston said.
“Haha, ni mbaya admin,” reacted Geoffrey Muturi.
“Asijaribu kufile nil returns,” reacted Pillows and Duvets.
“Ni kama shetani ameamka kama Kenyan prince ayuko rada,” Sam Mwongela.
A few years back, the taxman intensified its efforts to pursue tax evaders who showcase lavish lifestyles on social media.
When KRA invested on tracking Kenyans’ online lifestyles
The leadership of KRA explained that the agency had already invested in advanced technology designed to expand the tax base and bring more Kenyans into compliance.
It noted that these tools will be used to scan social media accounts, gather relevant information, and cross-check it against official records to identify individuals living beyond their declared means.
The agency emphasised that even if specific assets like cars cannot be directly traced, the technology could link individuals to other data points, enabling the authority to verify their tax records.
Alongside this crackdown, KRA urged young people to focus on legitimate business ventures and hard work so they can contribute to the country’s revenue system.
It expressed hope that the youth will secure good jobs, earn money legally, and pay taxes, which in turn would allow them to enjoy a fulfilling life.
Despite his encouragement, KRA made it clear that the initiative to monitor social media for signs of tax evasion will continue.
It pointed out that many young people are posting images of themselves in expensive outfits, reinforcing the need for vigilance in ensuring that lifestyles displayed online align with declared incomes.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
