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    2 Mins ReadNovember 2, 2024

    Kenya Plans Reintroduction Of Controversial Tax Law That Led To Uprising

    By TheScrutinyNGNovember 2, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Kenya will reintroduce some of the tax hikes that sparked widespread protests earlier this year, the government announced on Friday, with a new deputy president, Abraham Kithure Kindiki, officially sworn in after weeks of political upheaval.

    President William Ruto initially withdrew a finance bill in June following deadly clashes with protesters and accusations against police for excessive force, leading to over 60 fatalities. Now, with an $80 billion debt burden, the government is bringing forward three new tax bills, including VAT increases and taxes on digital services like ride-hailing and food deliveryโ€”sectors where freelancers, now subject to income tax, have turned for employment.

    In a recent speech, Ruto underscored the need to increase tax revenues for development, aiming to raise Kenyaโ€™s tax revenue from 14% to 22% of GDP over the next decade and increase compliance with tech-based solutions. โ€œOur tax measures must be fair, and every eligible entity must pay,โ€ he said.

    Meanwhile, Kindiki, a former interior minister and lawyer, was sworn in as deputy president, following Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s impeachment over accusations of divisive politics. Kindiki, who defended Ruto in past cases at the International Criminal Court, pledged commitment to his new role, calling it a โ€œhumblingโ€ step from his modest village roots.

    At the ceremony, Ruto expressed confidence in Kindiki, saying, โ€œWelcome to the team that is going to transform Kenya into a great nation.โ€

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