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Kenya's Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Finance Act
Kenya's Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Finance Act
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Earlier this year, Kenya experienced significant protests in response to a controversial finance bill that proposed increased taxes. The protests began in June... 30.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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In a major victory for the Kenyan government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the 2023 Finance Act, overturning a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal that had declared the legislation unconstitutional.The Supreme Court's decision effectively ends a protracted legal battle surrounding the legality of the bill, which has been at the center of national debate and widespread public unrest. The act, which proposed tax increases on essential items like fuel to bolster government revenue, faced significant public backlash upon its introduction.Nationwide protests in June and July, sparked by the controversial tax legislation in the country, resulted in widespread unrest, including arson and violent clashes that tragically claimed the lives of over 60 people, according to Kenyan authorities.The unrest also led to President William Ruto withdrawing a subsequent Finance Bill, 2024, in an attempt to appease the public.However, the Supreme Court's ruling effectively reinforces the Finance Act's validity and maintains its provisions in place. Ruto's administration has consistently defended the act as crucial for maintaining economic stability and addressing Kenya's public debt.
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Kenya's Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Finance Act
11:18 30.10.2024 (Updated: 18:19 30.10.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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Earlier this year, Kenya experienced significant protests in response to a controversial finance bill that proposed increased taxes. The protests began in June and lasted until August, with demonstrators expressing strong opposition to the tax hikes. President William Ruto eventually withdrew the finance bill due to the widespread unrest.
In a major victory for the
Kenyan government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the 2023 Finance Act, overturning a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal that had declared the legislation unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court's decision effectively ends a protracted legal battle surrounding the legality of the bill, which has been at the center of national debate and widespread public unrest.
The act, which proposed tax increases on essential items like fuel to bolster government revenue, faced significant public backlash upon its introduction.
Nationwide protests in June and July, sparked by the controversial tax legislation in the country, resulted in widespread unrest, including arson and violent clashes that tragically claimed the lives of over 60 people, according to Kenyan authorities.
The unrest also led to President William Ruto withdrawing a subsequent
Finance Bill, 2024, in an attempt to appease the public.
However, the
Supreme Court's ruling effectively reinforces the Finance Act's validity and maintains its provisions in place. Ruto's administration has consistently defended the act as crucial for maintaining economic stability and addressing Kenya's public debt.
