The Law Society of Kenya has moved to court to challenge the constitutionality of the Finance Act 2023 and wants the government stopped from implementing it. The lawyer’s association has also stated that the new taxes will hit Kenyan employers hard amid rising unemployment. In a certificate filed under urgency, the society through lawyer Noel…
On his presidential duties ,president Dr. William Ruto is expected to visit two counties amid the ongoing day two Azimio protests. Isiolo county. In Meru, Buuri sub-county Yesterday the president was in Bomet and Narok delivering the Kenya Kwanza development projects. Today in Meru, the President will visit Tutua- Ruiri Rwarera Ward in Buuri sub-county…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyoka now says that President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have a few hours to save the country. Speaking on Tuesday, Onyonka said if Kenya is left to break, rebuilding it will be a very difficult task.Onyonka said he hopes the two leaders will realize that time is running out…
President William Ruto’s appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) as unconstitutional
Opposition party Azimio La Umoja is expected to hold a public engagement forum today at Kamukunji grounds.The rally will be led by Azimio leader Raila Odinga who will be returning to the country after a long break in Poland. Majority leader Peter Imwatok said they will accord Raila a grand welcome on arrival at the…
President William Ruto has signed into law the Finance Bill that was approved by the National Assembly last week.Officials said he signed the Bill into law on Monday morning at State House, Nairobi. “President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill,” State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam said. The controversial Bill was passed during…
Kenyans are staring at costly fuel after the Finance Bill 2023 clause proposing an increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 8 to 16 per cent sailed through. The proposal was retained when members of parliament voted on the amendment during the Third Reading of the Bill on Wednesday evening. A total…
The MPs started fighting after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, agreed to approve the action of the United One Kenya Declaration wing to fire Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority whip and appoint Embakasi West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje in that position. Wetang’ula said that he took the action after a Kiambu…
Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has opined that President William Ruto is in a tight corner regarding the Finance Bill 2023. Defending the bill, Ruto said paying taxes is the only way to achieve economic growth, sustainable development, and prosperity that can be shared by all. He said they will ensure improved provision of public goods…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah went bare-knuckle on President William Ruto regarding the Finance Bill 2023 during an interdenominational prayer service at Busia Stadium. Omtatah directly addressed the President, cautioning him against being misled by his allies and asserting that the bill violated certain aspects of the Constitution. He urged the President to reconsider the problematic…