Nairobi, Sept. 20 -- Tax collections in the first two months of the financial year jumped 31.42 percent, reflecting a recovery in economic activities and the impact of new taxes on phone calls, internet use and loans.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh247.18 billion in July and August against Sh188.08 billion in similar period a year ago, Treasury Secretary Ukur Yatani reported in revenue data last Friday.
The Sh59.10 billion growth in taxes came on the back of progressive recovery in economic activities such education and tourism, which were grounded to a near halt last year as public health authorities enforced measures to stem spread of coronavirus.
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