Kenya to Reinstate Some Tax Measures After Protests: Finance Minister

Kenya's government plans to reintroduce some tax measures that were previously scrapped following deadly protests in July. Finance Minister John Mbadi stated that while certain measures will be tweaked, they are essential for funding expenditures including teachers' wages. The new moves have raised concerns of further unrest among citizens already facing high living costs.

Kenya's government is set to reintroduce some tax measures that were previously withdrawn after deadly protests in July, according to Finance Minister John Mbadi. The reintroduced measures, however, will be adjusted, he told Citizen TV.

Mbadi explained that these fiscal measures are necessary to fund essential government expenditures such as teachers' salaries. The announcement has sparked concerns of renewed protests from a previously active youth-led movement, which may again take to the streets.

President William Ruto had scrapped the finance bill in June amid widespread demonstrations, aiming to raise $2.70 billion through new taxes. Mbadi now plans to reintroduce an eco-levy on non-essential goods while excluding contentious items like sanitary pads to avoid further public outrage.

(With inputs from agencies.)