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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 17, 2026
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Ruto's fiscal plan faces fresh acid test as MPs poke holes in tax proposals
The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning has broken ranks with Presiden Ruto’s administration, systematically poking holes in a raft of aggressive tax measures. ..
✨ Key Highlights
Members of the National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning have raised significant objections to President William Ruto's proposed tax measures within the Finance Bill 2026.
- The committee is recommending significant alterations, including deletions and softening of key tax proposals.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the Members of Parliament on the Committee on Finance and National Planning.
- This divergence signals a critical juncture for the government's revenue-raising strategy, with the MPs challenging its aggressive approach.
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