Ruto: Imported building materials to be taxed at 30 per cent

President William Ruto (right). President says the country has skilled youths in the country from TVET institutions. [PCS]

President William Ruto has announced plans to impose a 30 per cent tax on all imported building and construction materials in an effort to boost local manufacturing.

Speaking during the opening of a small and micro enterprise trade fare in Embu Countyy, President Ruto also defended the government's housing programme as way to create employment.