Inclusion of National Justice, Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader Morara Kebaso broke his silence a day after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) accused him of evading taxes amounting to Ksh 186 million.
In a statement dated Thursday, January 9, Morara criticized KRA for making his case public, arguing that tax matters are private and confidential.
“Tax matters are private and confidential. I don’t know why mine is being investigated in the media.
I have always been ready and willing to pay all taxes lawfully,” read the statement.
Morara responds to claims about tax evasion
He further accused state agencies of being weaponized to silence voices advocating for truth and accountability, attributing his situation to a political witch hunt due to his continued criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“This is a clear attempt to push me to my knees so that I agree to collaborate with corrupt leaders in the mismanagement of our country.
Kenyans are wise enough to distinguish between a genuine tax investigation and a politically motivated witch hunt,” he alleged.
Despite the allegations, the activist has vowed to remain committed to speaking truth to power.
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At the same time, Kebaso dismissed claims of owning a company named Igrow Digital Enterprise, which had been listed by KRA as one of the entities accused of tax evasion.
He clarified that Igrow Digital Enterprise is a youth group he and his schoolmates registered in 2014 while in school.
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The group was initially formed to engage in dog breeding and sales, specifically German Shepherds, Springer Spaniels, and Japanese Spitz.
However, the business never commenced due to a lack of capital, despite their hopes of securing funding from the Youth Enterprise Fund, which never materialized.
KRA lists companies believed to be Kebaso’s which are evading taxes
On Wednesday evening, January 7, KRA issued a notice listing five companies allegedly linked to Morara, including Igrow Digital Enterprise, Morara Home Furniture, Luku Fashion, Morara Properties Limited (also referred to as Blacksmith Morara Limited), and Backtent Security Limited, accusing them of tax evasion.
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The authority alleged that Morara has been declaring nil income.
“These businesses have been declaring nil income or failing to file returns despite their ownership of properties, business ventures, and other assets,” stated KRA.
KRA also identified three bank accounts belonging to Morara Properties Limited, Morara Home Furniture, and Kebaso himself, claiming they have received substantial financial deposits over the last three years.
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