Taxman losing billions as cartels infiltrate vehicle listing system

KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini (right) and NTSA Director General Francis Meja during a press briefing at Times Tower, Nairobi, yesterday. The taxman admits cartels have invaded vehicle registration in what is costing the country billions of shillings in revenue loss. (PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/ STANDARD)

The taxman admits cartels have invaded vehicle registration in what is costing the country billions of shillings in revenue loss.

However, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said it requires more time to deal with the big vehicle registration mess that is deeply rooted.