Nairobi, Dec. 6 -- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) yesterday launched a bid to withdraw a Sh2.2 billion tax evasion suit against businesswoman Mary Wambui Mungai who was appointed by President William Ruto as chairperson of the Communication Authority of Kenya.

The anti-corruption court in Nairobi heard that Ms Wambui and the taxman have concluded the negotiations that started in October this year.

This comes on a day when an activist sought to block her appointment at the communication regulator citing the tax evasion suit and failure to meet qualifications for the top job.

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The KRA talks were on the review of the tax payable after the businesswoman raised an objection to the amo...