KRA declines the retesting of 'mercury' fertiliser

Lawyer Paul Muite address journalists outside the warehouse in Changamwe where the fertiliser are kept. KRA has refused to rest open the building. [File, Standard]

The taxman has refused to have fertiliser said to contain mercury retested, declining to open seals on warehouses the consignment is stored.

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) instead has filed a suit to stop the retesting. KRA is claiming that it was not party to the orders issued by the court and that opening the seals at the warehouse will cast doubts on the credibility of the consignment.