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May 20, 2026
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Owalo urges state to scrap 8pc VAT on petroleum products

Owalo urges state to scrap 8pc VAT on petroleum products

Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo is proposing the reduction or scrapping of the 8 per cent Value Added Tax on petroleum products to cushion Kenyans from harsh economic times...

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Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo is urging the Kenyan government to scrap the 8 percent VAT on petroleum products to alleviate the economic burden on citizens.

  • Owalo proposes removing the 8% VAT on fuel to lower prices for Kenyans.
  • Key figure: Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo.
  • He also highlighted numerous other levies, such as the Road Maintenance Levy and the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL), contributing to high fuel costs.

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