Sand transporters challenge new taxes in court

Advocate Mbugua Mburu speaks during the mention of a petition filed by Kenya Truck Association and Machakos Chamber of commerce against Machakos County government seeking orders for the suspension of rates that are being levied on sand harvesting and quarries at Machakos High court on June 18, 2018. [Photo: John Muia, Standard]

Sand transporters have filed a suit in the High Court accusing the Machakos county government of arbitrarily increasing taxes.

Through the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Machakos Chapter) and Truckers Association of Kenya, the traders are seeking orders to suspend a county decision to hike taxes on their businesses.