‘Call your area MP, tell them to reject Finance Bill’ – arbantone singer Maandy
Arbantone singer Maandy has voiced her opposition to President William Ruto’s contentious Finance Bill 2024. The ‘Bubbly‘ hitmaker took to her Instagram stories to urge Kenyans to take action against the bill. Maandy called on her followers to reach out to their Members of Parliament (MPs) and ask them to reject the proposed legislation. “Call […]
Salasya laments after his number is shared online
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, lamented after an unknown person shared his private number on the vibrant social media platform X formerly Twitter. Through his official Instagram account, the youthful legislature questioned who shared his number since he has been receiving calls and text messages from unidentified numbers […]
‘President asks for your support in passing Finance Bill, you will be seeing more of him from now’ – Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to back President William Ruto’s contentious Finance Bill 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, during the launch of the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP-IV) 2023-2027 framework, Kindiki assured that President Ruto will be more involved in commissioning projects now that the economy has stabilized. “Sasa […]
Senator Orwoba wants removal of Eco Levy fee on local manufacturers of pads, diapers
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has called for the removal of the Eco Levy fee for local manufacturers of pads and diapers. Orwoba, who gained attention in 2023 for her activism against period poverty by arriving in Parliament with blood-stained pants, joined the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) in sharing their thoughts on the Finance Bill […]
‘The only solution left is maandamano’ – Babu Owino speaks on proposed taxes
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has urged citizens to take to the streets in protest against the government’s proposed taxes particularly the taxation of bread. Owino noted the burdensome nature of the tax increments in the Finance Bill 2024, which contribute to the already high cost of living for Kenyans. He explained that […]
List of MPs who voted for Finance Bill 2023
The contentious Finance Bill 2023 sailed through the Second Reading after a charged debate in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. 176 MPs voted in favour of the Bill while 81 voted against it. There were no abstentions. Prior to the vote, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah put up a spirited defence for the […]
Kindiki warns politicians ‘plotting’ chaos over Finance Bill
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kinduki has warned politicians plotting to cause chaos over the controversy surrounding the Finance Bill 2023. In a statement on Sunday, June 11, 2023, Kindiki said that the government will provide security to Kenyans wishing to give their divergent views on the Bill. “Kenya is a democratic nation that respects the […]