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KRA tightens disability exemption rules amid revenue pressure

By Brian Ngugi | 18h ago

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has tightened the requirements for persons with disabilities seeking income tax exemptions, introducing mandatory medical assessments and a tiered system for determining eligibility.

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