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Only fools can believe higher taxes will turn around economy

A candle illuminates a placard during the 13th commemoration of Katiba Day at Mazingira Institute. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

I choose to doubt that the cost of living will come down anytime soon. Prices have gone up; they will not drop. The high taxes we are subjected to will not lead to any meaningful economic progress, at least for the poor who are the majority.

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