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Abolish 16 per cent VAT on books, publishers tell government

Raila Odinga at the 21st Nairobi International Bookfair

NAIROBI, KENYA: The government has been urged to consider removing the 16 per cent tax imposed on books

This is in a bid to ensure learners across the country have access to equal and affordable learning materials

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