Political Activist Morara Kebaso Breaks Silence as KRA Targets His Wealth<\/p>\n
Political activist Morara Kebaso has spoken out after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) launched a pursuit of his assets, accusing him of tax evasion.<\/p>\n
KRA alleges that Morara failed to pay taxes over the last three years, during which his five companies reportedly generated an income of Sh186 million.<\/p>\n
The companies flagged by KRA include Morara Home Furniture, Igrow Digital Enterprise, Luku Fashion, and Backtent Security Limited.<\/p>\n
In a letter addressed to Morara, KRA claims he either filed nil returns or failed to meet filing requirements altogether for the period under review.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the tax authority identified three bank accounts linked to Morara, which allegedly facilitate business transactions, primarily involving real estate, furnishings, and interior design.<\/p>\n
According to KRA, Morara owes Sh27 million in unpaid taxes.<\/p>\n
KRA further disclosed that Morara allegedly owns four vehicles, a motorcycle, and a tuk-tuk, despite filing no tax returns annually.<\/p>\n
The authority has summoned Morara to Times Tower on Monday, January 13, 2025, for clarification.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are hereby requested to avail for examination copies of the entities’ records, books of accounts, and any other documents, including copies of the general ledger, asset register, invoices, purchases and sales ledgers, payroll records, directors\u2019 accounts, debtors and creditors ledgers, and bank statements for both companies and the directors,\u201d reads the KRA letter.<\/p>\n
In a swift response, Morara dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.<\/p>\n
\u201cTax matters are private and confidential. I don\u2019t know why mine is being investigated in the media. I have always been ready and willing to lawfully pay all taxes.<\/p>\n
State agencies should not be weaponized to silence voices of truth and accountability,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Morara argued that the investigation is an attempt to pressure him into aligning with corrupt leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 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.<\/p>\n
Kenyans are very wise\u2014they can differentiate between a genuine tax investigation and a political witch-hunt. I will continue to speak truth to power without fear,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further denied ownership of Igrow Digital Enterprise, one of the companies listed in the investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the record, I do not own Igrow Digital Enterprise. It is a youth group we registered as schoolmates in 2014 while at university. The group was intended to breed and sell dogs, such as German Shepherds, Springer Spaniels, and Japanese Spitz. Unfortunately, the business never materialized due to a lack of capital. We hoped to secure funding from the Youth Enterprise Fund but never succeeded,\u201d Morara clarified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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