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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 19, 2026
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How bid to formalise small businesses is doing more harm than good
A study cited by Prof Hiroyuki Hino argues that Kenya’s drive to formalise small businesses and bring them into the tax system could undermine the informal practices...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government's efforts to formalize small businesses and bring them into the tax bracket may be having unintended negative consequences.
- The article suggests that government initiatives aimed at formalization are proving detrimental to small business owners.
- The Kenyan government, through various agencies, has been actively explaining its intentions to these businesses.
- These efforts are designed to integrate small businesses into the formal tax system, but the article implies this process is causing harm.
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