Let’s seek balance, not fault, in KRA debate

The taxman works under immense pressure to meet national targets and keep the country running. To cast them as villains ignores the dedication of the authority to sustain the economy of this country.

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The recent unfortunate tragic incident at the Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu is saddening and has stirred deep public emotion and reignited debate over how the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) conducts its tax enforcement.

In a recent commentary, a writer painted a grim picture of the taxman, suggesting that the institution’s approach has bred fear and despair among taxpayers.

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