Uhuru rules out tax relief to ease Covid lockdown pain

President Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses the nation from State House, Nairobi on March 12, 2021.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has ruled out tax reliefs and economic stimulus for workers and businesses following the imposition of a new lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

The Head of State said possible tax relief will be targeted at sectors hard hit by the fresh restrictions like hospitality in the five counties including Nairobi Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado and Nakuru.

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