Inflation, taxes and protests: challenging first year for Kenya’s Ruto
Kenya’s economy is saddled with $69 billion in debt and the shilling has lost 30 percent of its value against the dollar in 18 months
Kenya’s economy is saddled with $69 billion in debt and the shilling has lost 30 percent of its value against the dollar in 18 months
President William Ruto’s government has endured nine days of demonstrations since March, when his rival Raila Odinga called Kenyans onto the streets over a cost of living crisis.
Serikali inasema ushuru huo utasaidia kuunda nafasi za kazi na kupunguza ukopaji wa umma
Twenty people have died in the clashes, official figures say. The opposition says the true death toll is at least 50.
Raila aliviambia vyombo vya habari kuwa Rais Ruto, aliyeanzisha mkutano huo, aliwafanya wasubiri na hakuonekana katika mkutano huo licha ya juhudi za Mkuu wa Nchi ya Tanzania, Samia Suluhu.
Mpango huu wa dharura ulifichuliwa kwa Shirika la Fedha la Kimataifa (IMF) kama njia ya kufadhili bajeti ya trilioni Ksh3.68 ikiwa hatua za sasa za kuongeza ushuru zitakabiliwa na vikwazo mahakamani.
Kuanzia Julai 2023, walio na pasipoti za Kenya wanaweza kusafiri bila visa hadi nchi na maeneo 44.
Ruto said the move was “long overdue” and was aimed at creating jobs and opening up sectors of the economy that rely on forest products.
President Ruto said Kenyans can now access over 5,000 Government services online and the digitisation of government services will enhance efficiency and inclusivity in service delivery.
Sheria hiyo mpya itaongeza ushuru kwa bidhaa na huduma za kimsingi