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KRA defends steep rise in car taxes, cites review lag

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner (KRA) for Customs & Border Control Lilian Nyawanda.

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By  John Mutua

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended the new steep taxes on car imports from July 1, 2025, citing a lengthy lag in adjusting the rates.

The taxman said the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP)—the base price used to determine duty payable on each unit—has not been adjusted since 2019.

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