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IMF Under Fire Over Kenya's VAT Bill

The International Monetary Fund has come under fire over the controversial VAT Bill that could see a sharp increase in the cost of living.

Kenya: Kenyans Turn Heat On IMF

EA Business, 21 August 2012

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come under intense heat from a section of the Kenyan political and civil society who claim it is the main architect of now controversial… Read more »

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Kenya: International Body On the Spot Over Controversial Vat Bill

The Star, 15 August 2012

The International Monetary Fund is the architect of the controversial 16 per cent value added tax clause on basic food and consumer items in the proposed VAT bill 2012 according to… Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Players Say No to New VAT Bill

The Star, 4 August 2012

THE tourism industry has joined calls for withdrawal of the proposed VAT Bill 2012 warning that it risks slowing down the sector growth and new investments. Tourism stakeholders… Read more »
Kenya: Mywa Criticizes Move to Approve Vat Bill

The Star, 1 August 2012

The government has been criticised for approving the controversial VAT Bill 2012. Mombasa County Women Representative hopeful Sureya Roble Hersi said the move was not well-thought… Read more »
Kenya: Githae's Absence Delays MPs Debate On Vat Bill

The Star, 1 August 2012

The VAT Bill 2012 which has raised as storm over its likely impact on the cost of leaving failed to be introduced in Parliament yesterday as Finance Minister Njeru Githae was… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Condemn 'Aggressive' Vat Bill

Capital FM, 30 July 2012

Members of Parliament are calling for the withdrawal of the Valued Added Tax (VAT) Bill 2012, arguing that it will negatively impact the poor should all basics foodstuff and… Read more »

Local women selling fruits and vegetables.

Kenyan Govt to Scrap Proposed Food Tax

The government has bowed to public pressure to amend the VAT bill, which included a 16 percent tax on food and general consumer goods. Read more »
- Kenya: Govt to Amend Vat Bill After Public Protest
- Kenya: Kenya VAT Bill Runs Into Headwinds