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More unions warn MPs over proposed taxes

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By Grace Ng'ang'a | May 29, 2023

**Unions' peaceful procession from the UoN to Parliament Buildings to protest against the Finance Bill 2023.** [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Public sector unions have warned Members of Parliament to be wary of voting for the controversial Finance Bill 2023, once it gets to the floor of the National Assembly, saying it is a litmus test for Kenyans to know the leaders they voted for.

Speaking after handing over their petition to the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula at Parliament Buildings, in Nairobi on Monday, the unions said Kenyans will be watching carefully to know whether their welfare is well considered by the people they got into office.

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