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Ruto seeks new ideas on tax economy as poll clock ticks

By Brian Ngugi | 1h ago

Treasury CS John Mbadi has invited the public to submit recommendations on amendments to tax laws. [File, Standard]

The embattled government of President William Ruto is asking Kenyans for ideas on tax policy as it struggles to fill a growing budget gap.

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