The vast majority of Kenyans are likely to end up buying illicit goods if proposed new consumer taxes become law, a new survey has revealed.
According to the survey to be released today (Tuesday), almost two in every three respondents believe that the excise hikes are government’s attempt to compensate for the Kshs 153 billion annual fiscal hole created by illicit trade, while four in five say the rises will affect how they vote in the forthcoming national elections.
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