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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 9, 2025
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World Bank's Advisory to Govt to Raise Taxes Sparks Outrage
The World Bank has asked Kenya to consider additional taxes like excise duty and VAT...
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The World Bank's advisory to Kenya to consider raising consumption taxes, including excise duty and VAT, has ignited widespread criticism. Lobby groups and citizens warn these measures could worsen the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with the World Bank linking the proposal to Kenya's rising pending bills, which reached Ksh526 billion by June this year.
- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) accused the World Bank of prioritizing debt repayment over citizen welfare, stating the move would further strain households already struggling with high inflation.
- The World Bank's proposal is tied to Kenya's escalating pending bills, which increased from Ksh421.6 billion in March to Ksh526 billion by June.
- Lawyer Peter Wanyama and other Kenyans on social media criticized the proposal, advocating for fiscal discipline, cutting graft, and reducing wasteful projects instead of burdening citizens with higher taxes.
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