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Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama dismisses tax hike claims

Machakos, Kenya: Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama has dismissed as misleading allegations by Jubilee politicians that passing of the Okoa Kenya referendum will increase the tax burden for Kenyans.

Addressing mourners at a burial in Matungulu constituency at the weekend, Muthama said the additional money being lobbied for was already available with the national government and only requires a law to ensure counties benefit from it.

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