The High Court has declined to allow CMC DI Ravenna access to its 28 vehicles that were seized by the Kenya Revenue Authority over the Kimwarer and Arror Dam scandal. The Italian firm moved to court last year seeking to have seizure notice on the cars lifted. They argued that the national Treasury had exempted them from paying tax. According to court, Di Ravenna has not paid duty and the basis upon which they purported to apply for the tax exemption is a live issue in criminal proceedings against the company and its directors. They then applied for a tax exemption for the said vehicles on grounds that the vehicles would be used in the projects.

Source: The Star January 18, 2020 02:15 UTC