Tactical retreat? State back-pedals on tax, subsidy plans amid public outcry

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u during a past event. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard].

The government now appears to change tack on the clamour for more taxes as restless business and consumer groups push back.

This puts the cash-strapped new administration's controversial revenue-raising plan to deliver its rosy campaign pledges in jeopardy. There has been mounting pressure on the government to put measures in place to shield consumers and companies from the full impact of surging energy and food costs.