The proposal was part of a plan to overhaul all taxes on imported phones.
By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Lawmakers have rejected the National Treasury's proposal to raise excise duty on mobile phones from 10 percent to 25 percent and shift the tax payment point from importation to handset activation, citing concerns over affordability, tax administration and digital inclusion.
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25 per cent excise tax will affect the overall cost of gadgets, financial transactions, and banking services.
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