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Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 4 min read
The tax dispute began in March 2025 after the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes issued Harley Berry Limited an additional assessment of Sh317.9 million for VAT covering 2022 to 2024.
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The company came to public attention after being issued with the contract for 320,800 smart metres, a move that even attracted Parliamentary scrutiny.
Prime
Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 4 min read
The tax dispute began in March 2025 after the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes issued Harley Berry Limited an additional assessment of Sh317.9 million for VAT covering 2022 to 2024.
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