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Ruto sets Sh4t tax target, orders KRA to stop harassing taxpayers

President William Ruto has ordered KRA agents to stop harassing taxpayers. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto yesterday directed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers to be courteous and stop harassing Kenyans when collecting taxes.

Ruto, who appeared to address increasing complaints over harassment of Kenyans by KRA officers at airports, said KRA should be firm in tax collection but not punitive.

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