This archive report was first published on 1 September 2019.
Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago has urged the government and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to adopt a more diplomatic approach when dealing with local companies accused of tax evasion.
Published on September 1, 2019, Governor Mandago faulted the government's handling of the issue, terming it counterproductive.
“The government and KRA should initiate amicable ways on how local companies with outstanding taxes running into billions of shillings should meet their tax obligation instead of shutting businesses,” he said.
He warned that shutting down local companies would lead to job losses and create opportunities for foreign investors to set up shop in the country.
“If we frustrate local companies over failure to pay outstanding taxes, we shall be opening opportunities for foreign investors to come and set base in the country at the expense of our investors to open shops in the country,” said Mandago.
He, however, challenged local companies and individuals to clear all outstanding taxes to enable the national and county governments to provide better services to Kenyans.
