The Kenyan Treasury’s proposal to amend the Data Protection Act, 2019, has stirred significant controversy. The proposed changes would grant the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unrestricted access to sensitive personal data without needing a court warrant.This data includes property ownership, bank accounts, and details held by various institutions such as banks, telecom operators, utilities, schools, land registries, and the National…
16% VAT on bread removed Excise duty on vegetable oil removed VAT on transportation of sugar removed 2.5 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax removed Eco Levy on locally manufactured products removed eTims receded from farmers and small businesses with a turnover of below Ksh.1 million Excise duty imposed on imported table eggs, onions and potatoes to protect local farmers No…
These individuals will be classified as separate households, regardless of their living situation, and will be required to pay a monthly fee of KSh 300 if they are unemployed. This directive follows the government’s recent plan to have prisoners contribute to taxes through work.