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Locals oppose 'absurd' taxes

Hawkers in Kakamega County will have to pay for noises they make when calling out to their potential customers if the Finance Bill, 2018 is approved.

The hawkers will have to part with Sh500 daily to get a permit for any noise they will make using public address systems in markets.

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