- The proposed Finance Bill 2026 would shift some supplies from zero-rated VAT to VAT-exempt status.
- Sugarcane transport services would be fully exempt from VAT.
- The change is intended to lower transport costs for sugarcane farmers and transporters.
- The reforms are being seen as a boost to the sugar industry by reducing operating costs.
Source: capitalfm.co.ke
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