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Two years after the June 2024 Gen Z protests forced the government to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, the government appears to have learned nothing and continues to deploy the same aggressive, revenue-maximising tax strategies that saw the youthful Kenyans take to the streets.
At the time, Kenyans were asking for relief and two years on, the pressure has intensified, with record-high fuel prices driving up the cost of essentials. Instead of offering relief, the government has this year proposed measures that could push the cost of living even higher.
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