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Public anger gives Ruto opportunity to rid himself of political baggage

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President William Ruto during the Presidential Roundtable at State House, Nairobi on June 30, 2024. [PCS, Standard]

The Finance Bill 2024 that has caused Kenyans conniptions stands shelved.

The pointy heads from pertinent ministries now say last year's budget will be used to guide government spending. There are several factors that inform the budget-making process. This column looks at four of these apropos of revenue collection, budget deficit and public spending in Kenya.

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