Africa

Kenya’s Court of Appeal Declares 2023 Finance Law Unconstitutional

today1 August, 2024

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Kenya’s Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday that the government’s 2023 finance law is unconstitutional, dealing a setback to President William Ruto’s administration reports Reuters. This decision follows the government’s withdrawal of this year’s finance bill amid violent protests. Finance bills, introduced annually to parliament, outline the government’s strategies for revenue generation, including tax increases and new levies.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen