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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?

Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?

Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

June 18, 202423m 33s

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Show Notes

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