KRA Pushes for New Tax Rules on Churches and NGOs Engaging in Business

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking parliamentary approval to tax churches and Public Benefit Organisations (formerly NGOs) involved in business activities. This move comes as the KRA argues that many of these entities have strayed from their original charitable purposes and are now running commercial enterprises. KRA is advocating for updates to the Income […]

Acting IG Gilbert Masengeli Challenges Six-Month Jail Sentence

Acting IG Gilbert Masengeli

Acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli is fighting back against a recent court ruling that sentenced him to six months behind bars. Masengeli argues that the sentence handed down by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi is unjust and claims he was not given a fair hearing. The appeal follows Mugambi’s decision, which came after Masengeli […]