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President Ruto dismisses claims of new taxes on M Pesa, mitumba

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June 23, 2026
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President William Ruto has dismissed claims that the Finance Act 2026 introduces new taxes on mobile money transactions, second-hand clothes (Mitumba), land ownership and other basic services, saying misinformation had distorted public understanding of the law. Subscri

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