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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>A revised version of the controversial eco-levy tax will soon be tabled in Kenya\u2019s Parliament.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking to Citizen TV Kenya, Treasury Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that “about 49 measures” were being considered as part of a tax amendment bill.<\/p>\n

The eco-levy tax aims to curb pollution and waste management at the office and household level.<\/p>\n

Unlike the initial proposal, this one will exclude sanitary towels, the newly appointed secretary has insisted.<\/p>\n

Companies remains in the authorities’ sights. The minister rebuked a challenge by US beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola which opposed the 10 percent levy on all locally manufactured plastics.<\/p>\n

“They will tell us why they oppose it,” Mbadi said. “This country is not a dumping place.”<\/p>\n

“If you are injurious to the environment then you must pay for helping make good the harm that you have caused.”<\/p>\n

READ ALSO: Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests<\/b><\/p>\n

The government also aims to collect more taxes by prolonging the tax amnesty period by six months.<\/p>\n

The cancellation of Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 in June followed widespread anti-tax protests. This forced President William Ruto to reassess the budget and explore alternative revenue sources.<\/p>\n

During the handover ceremony last week, Treasury Secretary John Mbadi said he was keen on reinstating some provisions contained in the scrapped finance bill.<\/p>\n

On Sunday (Aug. 18), some opposition leaders urged the Judiciary to stand firm over what they term as plans to reintroduce the rejected Finance Bill 2024.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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