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Taxman defends deployment of 1,400 'tax enforcers' amid jitters

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A section of the newly recruited revenue service assistants during their pass-out parade in Eldoret on August 25, 2023. [Courtesy)

The taxman has backed the rollout of new personnel to boost tax compliance despite mounting concerns from a section of traders and businessmen.

Some traders in Nairobi's commercial hubs had in interviews with The Standard accused the newly deployed personnel of harassment.

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