CS Rotich owes Kenyans an explanation on punitive taxes

It is sad that the National Treasury has remained mum even as the 16 per cent value added tax on petroleum products wreaks havoc across the country. Neither Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich nor Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge have come out to give direction, leaving a vacuum that has spawned speculation.

While it is not the role of Treasury to go into the details of every policy issue under its purview, this particular price hike has hit all Kenyans hard and as such calls for its attention.