KRA Comes Out Clean on Taxation of Dowry

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has refuted reports claiming that it is considering imposing a tax on dowry payments in a bid to boost revenue.

A section of blogs had popularized claims that the taxman was moving to tax dowry, with the rumors eliciting negative reactions from Kenyans on social media.

Via its official Twitter handle on Wednesday, KRA dismissed the claims as fake and strange, stating: "Hii story hata sisi tumeiskia tu.”

While most social media users were of the opinion that the alleged move by KRA was unwelcomed and unfair, others said it would raise the much-needed revenue.

Juma Edwin said: "But think of it as a good idea, that's a sector you've always ignored. We need revenue.”

One of the local news websites had reported that the KRA board was discussing the matter and would soon announce their final decision. "The board made it clear that the talks and consultations are ongoing and that the sooner they arrived at an agreement the earlier they would make it formal,’’ the blog reported.