By The Weekly Vision Reporter
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has taken decisive action against corruption within the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after arraigning David Omondi Omogo, an employee of the Domestic Taxes Department at KRA in court for allegedly soliciting bribes. According to the ODPP, Omogo is accused of using his position to demand a Ksh. 5 million financial bribes from Pascal Ovinda. This bribe was reportedly intended to influence a reduction in tax arrears owed by Infinity Benefits Limited to the KRA, totalling Ksh. 25.2 million.
The Domestic Taxes Department has long been under scrutiny for allegations of corruption. Reports suggest that some employees within the department have been involved in corrupt activities, including soliciting bribes to reduce tax assessments and facilitate the evasion of tax payments.
For example, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has conducted several investigations and arrested KRA officials for engaging in corrupt practices. These incidents have raised concerns about the integrity of the tax collection process and the need for reforms to curb corruption within the KRA.
Infinity Benefits Limited is a company based in Nairobi that specialises in the importation of lifestyle and luxury items, particularly fine writing instruments. The company was established in 2012, it distributes products from renowned brands in Germany, Italy, and France. Their offerings include fountain pens, rollerball pens, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, ink cartridges, and luxury leather accessories.
