Kenya Revenue Authority ’s tax refunds to boost ailing tourism sector

Times Tower which houses the KRA offices, in Nairobi's CBD.

Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority said it is fast tracking payment of tax refunds to tourism industry. This is expected partly help the sector as it struggles to find its footing again. 

“The refunds owed to the industry are not significant… except for Kenya Airways where a huge amount is owed mostly because of the engines that they have imported, the rest are not significant,” said KRA in response to our query. “The payment of all refunds is however being fast tracked.”