Google comes in handy when we find ourselves in unfamiliar predicaments and are in need of answers there and then. So after visiting a few informational sites, I came across what I just needed: ‘how to retrieve your KRA PIN number online.

The procedure was straight forward and the response was so fast saving me the hustle of lining up at the long queues at KRA offices.

Here is how it works. Just login to your Facebook page and search for the official Kenya Revenue Authority page.

Once on the page, send a message to KRA with a copy (both sides) of your scanned ID. You will receive an auto reply:
Hi! Thanks for getting in touch with us on messenger. Here you can get information on how to:

You will receive a reply with your Pin Number thereafter.

If you have a twitter account, this is what you need to do.

Log in to your twitter account. Send an inbox message with a copy of your scanned ID (both sides) and request for your KRA PIN Number. KRA twitter handle is @KRACare

You will get prompt answers to your queries from 6am-9PM.