COTU files case seeking to stop fuel tax

Central Organization of Trade Union (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli speaks at Kabokiek village in Ainamoi Constituency. He said Cotu had moved to court to sue the Government over the 16 per cent fuel levy.

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has moved to court on Tuesday seeking orders to suspend the 16 percent VAT on fuel imposed by the government.

The Secretary General Francis Atwoli through his lawyer Ekwe Ashiando said that they are seeking to reverse the directive as it will hurt Kenyans.