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Court suspends 25 per cent excise duty on imported furniture

Traditional lounge/living room with sofa, with curtains, and table [Courtesy]

The High Court has suspended a new tax increase on imported furniture until a case filed by an activist is heard and determined.

Justice Anthony Mrima on Monday stopped the Treasury and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from imposing 25 per cent excise duty on imported furniture.

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