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Azimio calls for doubling of Inua Jamii programme billions

National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Opposition has called for doubling of the Inua Jamii programme billions just days after President William Ruto's administration released Sh8.5b to over one million beneficiaries of the fund.

It is also pushing for a review of taxes set to take effect this year including that on music and popular streaming sites. Last week, the Government announced that it had dolled out Sh8.5b to the Inua Jamii programme also known as "pesa za wazee" to cover July to October arrears.

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