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MPs urged to reject Finance Bill over proposed new taxes

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Kakamega County Commissioner John Ondego and area governor Fernandes Barasa during Madaraka Day celebrations at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega town on June 1, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa has called for the amendment of the Finance Bill 2023 to remove sections that would impose additional taxes on Kenyans.

Barasa said instead of introducing new taxes, the government should be working on reducing the high cost of living.

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