Kenyans should just let this tax thing go. They’ve been outwitted again by their erstwhile leaders and it’s futile to make a fuss about it. The same “gentlemen” you’d be complaining to are the ones who passed it into law. Unless you like crocs tears, nigutee.
[SIZE=6]Ruto, Raila say more taxes needed for Kenya’s growth[/SIZE]
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[li]Speaking in Nandi County on Monday, Mr Ruto defended Finance Act, 2018, saying the government did not ask for taxes without a plan.[/li][li]Mr Ruto said the Jubilee administration is prepared to account for money collected from Kenyans.[/li][li]The DP said they will meet MPs who opposed to the new Value Added Tax on petroleum products.[/li][li]The state intends to raise Sh17.5 billion from the tax on petroleum products, Sh9.8 billion from the kerosene adulteration tax. The imposition of a payment of Sh20 per kilogramme of sugar confectioneries, including white chocolate, will raise Sh473 million.[/li][/ul]
It amazes me the depth to which the tax collector has reached. Ati now they are chasing white chocolate and sugar confectioneries! How much of it is consumed or exported from Kenya annually? Ridiculous!
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