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KRA, MCAs lock horns over Sh2 million car grant

President Uhuru attending a meeting with Mt Kenya leaders in Sagana (PHOTO: PSCU)

NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenya Revenue Authority will tax car grants extended to Members of County Assemblies after intervention by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In a notice, the taxman said the Sh2 million grant fits into the tax bracket. It plans to take away 30 per cent of the allowance leaving the politicians with about Sh1.4 million.

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