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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 8, 2025
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Kisii County cuts taxes for small businesses, hikes Billboard and Soapstone fees in Finance Bill 2025
KISII, Kenya Oct 7 - The Kisii County Assembly has today passed the 2025 Finance Bill, aimed at streamlining county finances and improving transparency in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kisii County Assembly has passed the 2025 Finance Bill, significantly reducing taxes for small businesses and boda boda riders, while increasing fees for soapstone businesses and billboard advertisements. This move aims to ease the tax burden on residents and improve financial transparency.
- Small business owners will now pay KSh 500 for a single business permit, down from KSh 1,500–KSh 2,500.
- The Finance Committee Chairperson Peter Otachi announced the changes, emphasizing differentiated and fair tax rates.
- Soapstone business fees increased from KSh 20,000 to KSh 50,000, and billboard advertisement fees from KSh 165,000 to KSh 500,000.
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