Monday, September 28, 2026

Kenyan Contractors Challenge Alleged Chinese Tax Breaks

 Business Insider Africa published on 28 September 2026 an article titled "Kenyan Firms Challenge Alleged Chinese Tax Breaks They Say Give Rivals a 35% Cost Advantage" by Ayodeji Adegboyega.

Kenyan contractors want the government to disclose tax and customs concessions linked to Chinese-financed infrastructure projects.  The contractors allege that Chinese companies receive a cost advantage of 25 percent to 35 percent.  A court has not yet established that Chinese contractors receive an unlawful advantage.