KRA identifies wealthy Sh259bn tax evaders

Times Tower. KRA headquarters. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) detectives have identified 1,309 firms and wealthy individuals that owe it Sh259 billion, setting the stage for travel bans, asset freeze and deactivation of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).

KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu did not disclose the names but warned the agency is probing the tax evaders further to determine the punishment to be meted.

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