KRA, freight firm feud over tax hike hurts business

A dispute between Kenya International Freight Warehousing and the Kenya Revenue Authority over increased taxes has led to confrontations and sparked protests.These disrupt business and threaten commerce.Kifwa has disrupted several sectors because of a 100 per cent surge in taxes. It wants commissioner Julius Musyoki sacked for allegedly influencing the increase.

by Ernest Cornel @OduorErnest

News21 January 2019 - 03:11

KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini at a press briefing. Photo/MONICAH MWANGI

A dispute between Kenya International Freight Warehousing and the Kenya Revenue Authority over increased taxes has led to confrontations and sparked protests.

These disrupt business and threaten commerce.

Kifwa has disrupted several sectors because of a 100 per cent surge in taxes. It wants commissioner Julius Musyoki sacked for allegedly influencing the increase.

Kifwa says Commissioner General John Njiriani (pictured) is controlled by junior staff.