Raila Odinga wades into Keroche-KRA controversy

Azimio la Umoja Coalition Flag Bearer Raila Odinga accompanied by his Running mate Martha Karua in Gatura Muranga County. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga has urged the government to renegotiate with companies that have defaulted on taxes instead of closing them down.

Raila, referring to the case of Naivasha-based Keroche Breweries which was recently closed for the umpteenth time over tax row with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), said when such companies are shut down, not only does the investor lose but many Kenyans are also rendered jobless.