LSK to sue KRA over Housing Levy deductionsThe Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General has run into trouble with the Law Society of Kenya for continuing to deduct Housing Levy from the civil servants despite court order declaring section 84 of the Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional. Ms Odhaimabo said that they have noticed that KRA and other government agencies have continued to deduct and remit to KRA the housing law. “There is no legal basis to deduct the housing levy, and this action amounts to contempt of court and arbitrary imposition of tax. The Law Society of Kenya shall immediately commence contempt of court proceedings against the Commissioner General of KRA as well as against all accounting officers and employers who have unlawfully deducted the housing levy,” LSK said. “LSK will join in solidarity with KMPDU in talking all necessary action to ensure justice is served for Dr Davji.
