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New 30pc tax on housing material imports on the way, says Ruto

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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