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KRA now goes after firm in Sh5b health scam for tax evasion

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is hot on the heels of Estama Ltd, seeking to freeze seven bank accounts linked to the firm that was the biggest beneficiary of the scam after receiving Sh1 billion of the cash meant for expectant mothers and newborns.PHOTO: COURTESY

A firm said to be a beneficiary of the Sh5.3 billion Health Ministry scam is in trouble for alleged tax evasion.

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is hot on the heels of Estama Ltd, seeking to freeze seven bank accounts linked to the firm that was the biggest beneficiary of the scam after receiving Sh1 billion of the cash meant for expectant mothers and newborns.

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