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August 31, 2026
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Senator Raises Alarm Over Alleged Proposal to Tax Churches

Senator Raises Alarm Over Alleged Proposal to Tax Churches

According to the Senator, the proposals seek to add tax burdens to churches, where commercial ventures owned by churches would be treated differently from purely religious activities...

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Laikipia Senator John Kinyua has alleged that a parliamentary motion is being prepared to tax commercial activities operated by churches in Kenya.

  • The proposed measures could target income from church-owned ventures like schools, real estate, and hotels, distinct from purely religious activities.
  • Senator John Kinyua stated that opposition MPs will fight the motion, emphasizing the significant contribution of religious institutions to social services.
  • The senator stressed the need for public participation before any such changes are implemented, warning that otherwise, they would be deemed "null and void."

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