Lower taxes can boost economic growth, spur investment and create employment for youth

Treasury CS Ukur Yatani presents the 2021/22 budget to the National Assembly, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 [David Njaaga, Standard]

The Sh3.66 trillion 2021/22 national budget has raised eyebrows.

During the fiscal year, Treasury CS Ukur Yattani proposes to borrow Sh929 billion to plug the huge budgetary deficit. Reading between the lines, the Consolidated Fund Services expenditures will increase from Sh253.5 billion to Sh1.33 trillion.