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KRA: We have no ‘teeth’ to stop illegal sugar imports

By By WINSLEY MASESE | 12yrs ago

By WINSLEY MASESE

The taxman has admitted being unable to crack the whip over illegal importation of sugar into the country. This dampens hopes of achieving improved efficiency in the sector. Kenya has about 11 months to meet Comesa compliance that is due February 28th 2015.

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