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KRA hurts in worst year of job losses for workers

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) hurts in worst year for job seekers. (Photo: Courtesy)

Government revenues from workers’ income taxes have stagnated, in the surest indicator of a difficult job market amid a freeze in employment this year.

Worst hit is the July-September quarter when the political season had peaked, hurting any prospects for new investments or expansion among existing companies.

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