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This article discusses the key findings of the Supreme Court an.. 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The Court of Appeal found that the entire Act was unconstitutional.   This article summarizes the key amendments introduced by the Act and.. 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In a decision delivered by the Honourable Justice Stephen Mubiru, Head of the Commercial Court, on 16 July 2024 in URA v Crane Autos,.. 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This article seeks to provide an understanding into the new wealth tax.   [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-new-wealth-tax-in-zimbabwe-an-overview) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Tax](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [Kenya: Affordable Housing Bill](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/kenya-affordable-housing-bill) The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023 (the Bill) has been tabled before the National Assembly. The Bill comes against the backdrop of the High Court decision on the validity of the Affordable Housing Levy (the Levy) provided for in the Finance Act 2023, rendered on 28 Novembe.. 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