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How Treasury plots to push through harsh taxation measures

MPs are helpless in any bid to stop taxation measures sneaked in by the Executive through the Finance Bill, 2020 even after they were rejected by Parliament two weeks ago.

Even if they reject the changes that will leave Kenyans poorer, it will be a futile exercise, since President Uhuru Kenyatta will have the final say on the matter, should he send a memorandum expressing reservations.  

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