Cellnet Limited vs KRA: A triumph for tax justice
On February 2, 2024, the Tax Appeals Tribunal rendered a significant judgment in appeal No.1514 of 2022, involving Cellnet Ltd and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The Tribunal set aside 60.8 percent of KRA’s assessment of Sh12.98 million related to value-added tax, allowing only Sh5.08 million. The Tribunal found that KRA had conducted an assessment on Cellnet Ltd for a period exceeding five years, which was in violation of the Tax Procedures Act. Cellnet Ltd did not challenge this aspect of the assessment, but the Tribunal raised the issue suo moto, highlighting the importance of upholding tax justice.