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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
April 17, 2026
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Wanjigi criticises Ruto's economic policies, cites rising tax burden
Wanjigi has criticises Ruto’s economic policies, accuses Kenya Kwanza administration of burdening citizens with indirect taxation and mismanaging the national debt...
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Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has strongly criticized President William Ruto's economic policies, alleging a heightened tax burden and mismanagement of national debt.
- Wanjigi claims the administration is imposing "parallel taxation" through measures like the securitization and housing fund, effectively doubling the tax burden on citizens.
- The businessman also denounced the Affordable Housing Programme as exploitative, stating it uses taxpayer funds on taxpayer land only to sell back to taxpayers.
- This criticism comes as President Ruto signed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, reducing VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8% for 90 days.
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