Supreme Court Upholds Kenya-Japan Tax Waivers, Dismisses Appeal
The exemptions stem from bilateral financing agreements entered into between 2007 and 2020, which shielded Japanese firms...
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The Supreme Court has upheld tax waivers granted to Japanese companies, consultants, and employees involved in major infrastructure projects in Kenya, dismissing an appeal that challenged their legality.
- The ruling validates exemptions stemming from bilateral financing agreements signed between 2007 and 2020.
- Key institutions involved include the Supreme Court, the National Assembly, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and the Attorney General.
- The court found that the process complied with the law applicable at the time the agreements were concluded, referencing earlier constitutional provisions.
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