×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Lobby wants rich, ICT firms taxed more

The National Treasury. [File, Standard]

Lobby groups have played down the recent new tax measures unveiled by Treasury, saying it was unlikely to grow government revenue.

According to the Institute of Public Finance Kenya and the East African Tax and Governance Network (EATGN), the new Income Tax Bill might be unveiled by Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich sticks to old models of raising revenues that only tend to protect the rich, but are punitive to the poor and small businesses.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902