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Farmers sue CS for violating Crops Act on tax

Two cane farmers have moved to court seeking orders to stop Kenya Revenue Authority from collecting tax from sugar millers. The farmers want the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary to account for close to Sh3 billion remitted to the taxman. They claim the amount was collected against the law.

The farmers have also enjoined the Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFFA) in the case.

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