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KRA must stop frustrating taxpayers
Times Tower in Nairobi, the headquarters of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
A clash in styles • In street demonstrations, David Omollo notes, there is a striking difference between Kenyans and Tanzanians. “One remarkable contrast is that the Tanzanian protesters hold their cell phones above their heads, recording the unfolding events. This doesn’t happen in Kenya, where thugs appear and snatch mobile phones during such protests.” His contact is [email protected].
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Bounty in poverty • Giant telco Safaricom has reported a 52.1 per cent rise in its half-year profit, raking in a whopping Sh42.7 billion, says Peter Kamau. Many are wondering how it has managed to reap such a huge profit when subscribers can hardly afford basic needs. I know asking the Communications Authority of Kenya to investigate the tariffs will be futile.” His contact is [email protected].
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Troubling times • The recent incident in which a taxpayer reportedly committed suicide in Kisumu Town “is just the tip of the Iceberg”, says Mohammed F. Hussein. “It should be investigated. Also, many businesses are making huge losses as the KRA has blocked their PINs and it takes a long time to restore them, thus hampering the efforts by these taxpayers.” His email address is [email protected].
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A matter of taste • The recent unveiling of a specific type of wine to be used in the Catholic Church, Dr Kennedy Miyoro Mochabo finds quite interesting. Says he: “Can the church leaders also go ahead and say which types of candles should be used at the altar during Mass?” However, Dr Mochabo cautions: “At this rate, religion will become highly commercialised.” His email address is [email protected].
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Tourism gem • Western Kenya, Alnashir D. Walji says, is blessed with flora and fauna and a string of lodges in its tourism circuit. “It’s teeming with wildlife and the escarpment is breathtaking as traders sell items. The undulating expanses are a sight to behold. Scientists say lakes Naivasha and Nakuru are drying but agriculture is thriving. Let's pool resources.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a beautiful day, won’t you!
