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New Eco Levy threatens Kenya's green future and jobs, say experts

Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyans hoping to lighten their environmental footprint might face a heavier financial burden thanks to a proposed Eco Levy tucked away in the new Finance Bill Draft.

This levy, backed by the Ruto administration, aims to promote responsible waste management, yet it could end up squeezing household budgets and hindering access to essential technology, warn industry players.

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