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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 29, 2025
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Rights groups want housing levy to be declared unconstitutional
Rights groups want housing levy to be declared unconstitutional..
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Several Kenyan human rights groups are urging the High Court to declare the contentious housing levy unconstitutional, labeling it a "national poverty enhancer." This comes after a previous court ruling in October 2024 deemed the levy lawful, overturning an illegal classification from November 2023.
- The groups argue the levy unfairly targets salaried workers and strips them of disposable income for essentials, impacting socio-economic rights.
- Petitioner organizations include the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International Kenya.
- The groups allege that President William Ruto is using the fund for political patronage, citing an MOU allocating 20 percent of housing units to teachers without proper approvals.
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