KRA staff accused of abetting tax evasion to remain in cells

Some of the 38 employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority who were arrested for allegedly abetting tax evasion. They appeared in court yesterday. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The court on Monday gave prosecution two weeks to continue holding 38 Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employees arrested on suspicion of abetting tax evasion and money laundering.

The prosecution had requested the court to grant them 21 days to hold the suspects pending conclusion of investigations.