Man dies after jumping from KRA offices in Kisumu

A middle-aged man died on Thursday after jumping from the second floor of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices located at the Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu.

In a statement, KRA confirmed the incident, saying the man sustained serious injuries and later succumbed.

“Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to confirm that an unfortunate incident occurred today, Thursday, 30th October, 2025, at the KRA offices located at the Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu. A middle-aged man jumped from the second floor of the building, sustained serious injuries and succumbed,” read the statement.

KRA said it “deeply regrets this incident and conveys heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

The authority noted that the matter has been reported to the relevant authorities, with investigations underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

“KRA is fully cooperating with law enforcement officers to facilitate the ongoing investigations,” the statement added.

The tax agency also reminded members of the public and taxpayers to report any incidents, concerns, or suspicious activities through the nearest Tax Service Office, or through the KRA iWhistle platform.