‘It is our responsibility’ – Ruto tells employed Kenyans opposing Housing Levy
President William Ruto has defended the Housing Levy amidst opposition from employed Kenyans, who are the main target of the taxation. Speaking during the Salvation Army’s 100th-anniversary celebration at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Ruto said the programme is aimed at providing jobs as well as decent housing for Kenyans who do not have housing. […]
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula escalates Housing Levy tussle to Supreme Court
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has moved to the Supreme Court in a quest to overturn the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Housing Levy. Wetang’ula will plead with the top court to quash the decision by a three-judge bench of the appellate court that barred the National Treasury’s plan and Kenya Revenue […]
Kalonzo promises to repeal Housing Levy if he becomes president
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to repeal the Housing Levy the first thing if he becomes the president of Kenya. In a statement on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Kalonzo termed the Housing Levy a slush fund. A slush fund entails monies set aside for unplanned expenses, usually illegal or corrupt. “As President, my […]
‘Refund money you illegally deducted for affordable housing scheme’ – Wamalwa tells Ruto
DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded that President William Ruto refund the money deducted from Kenyans for the affordable housing program. His sentiments come in light of the Court of Appeal declaring the Housing Levy unconstitutional and subsequently halting it. Speaking on Saturday, January 27, Wamalwa said Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza Government illegally […]
Housing Levy is unconstitutional – Court of Appeal agrees with High Court
The President William Ruto administration has suffered a major blow after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend the High Court decision that declared some sections of the Finance Act, 2023, including Housing Levy, unconstitutional. In a ruling rendered by a three-judge bench comprising Court of Appeal justices Lydia Achode, John Mativo and Mwaniki Gachoka […]
Gov’t asks court to suspend decision declaring Housing Levy unconstitutional for 45 days
The government has asked the court to suspend its decision declaring the Housing Levy unconstitutional for 45 days to allow them come up with a way forward. The request to issue an order to prevent Kenyans from asking for a refund by the Attorney General, the Senate and the National Assembly through lawyer George Murugara […]