Paint firms lose bid to block new taxes on raw materials

Justice James Makau. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The High Court has dismissed a petition by manufacturers to quash new taxes imposed by the government on raw materials used in the production of paints.

Justice James Makau ruled that levying of tax cannot be said to be a breach of the right to property as argued by the manufacturers.

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