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President says increased taxation pulled country from brink of debt

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President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day Celebrations 2023 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on December 12, 2023. [PCS]

President William Ruto has defended his administration over excessive taxes levied on Kenyans amid hue and cry.

Dr Ruto said that the introduction of new tax policies in the last year was necessary and was geared towards pulling the country from the brink of debt distress.

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