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Civil society organizations, united under the banner of Okoa Uchumi, have directed the government to seal all the corruption loopholes to avert double taxation. During a forum held in Nairobi, rights groups, representing 18 civil organizations including Transparency International (TI) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), have voiced their concerns over proposed tax measures that could further burden Kenyan citizens, particularly on basic commodities.
18 civil groups voice concerns over proposed tax measures
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