Kenya's rapid adoption of electronic invoicing, driven by the Kenya Revenue Authority's Electronic Tax Invoice Management System e-TIMS, is shaping a new era in tax modernization across Africa. This shift, which enables governments to enhance revenue collection, formalize the economy, and automate audits, has already spread to 19 African countries, with 11 adopting mandatory e-invoicing in 2022 alone.
Among the leaders in this transformation are Kenya, Zambia, and Nigeria, with systems such as Kenya's eTIMS 2024, Zambia's Smart Invoice 2024, and Nigeria's MBS e-invoicing 2025. These developments inspired DigiTax, a platform developed by Namiri Technologies Limited, to simplify electronic invoicing for businesses of all sizes-from nano enterprises to large corporations. The platform allows users to generate compliant tax invoices via mobile, web, or API solutions, eliminating the need for costly hardware while streamlining tax compliance.
Initially pitched in 2022 with a different concept involving Raspberry Pi chips, DigiTax pivoted to e-invoicing following the government's expressed interest. In 2023, the startup was among the first five invited to integrate with KRA, receiving accreditation and a license to onboard taxpayers. The company now plans to expand its footprint across the African continent.
