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President William Ruto (left) arrives in Embu for the opening of small and micro-enterprise trade fair. [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 small and micro-enterprise trade fair in Embu County on Friday, President Ruto also defended the government's housing programme as a way to create employment.
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