Kiambu Clerics Plead With William Ruto To Reduce Taxation In 2024

• Kiambu clerics called upon President William Ruto's administration to shelve some tax measures in 2024
• They decried the tough economic times experienced in 2024, citing reduced festive activities due to the high cost of living
• The leaders said most parents are now stranded and do not know how they will take their children to school

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Members of the clergy in Kiambu are hopeful that the government will look into the issue of the cost of living.

The clergy sent President William Ruto's administration a New Year message to lower taxes in 2024.

Why church leaders want Ruto to lower taxes

Speaking to Citizen TV station on Monday, January 1, the leaders noted how Kenyans struggled to make ends meet in 2023.

"Kenyans struggled in 2023... no money in their pockets. They struggled to make ends meet during this Christmas season. But I urge the government to relook into the issue of taxation in this new year," said one of the clerics.

They urged the government to ensure a conducive economic environment for business and cushion Kenyans from the rising cost of living.

The charge leaders raised concerns about school fees, saying most Kenyans struggle to take their children to school.

Ruto's plans for 2024

This is despite the president's remarks that the government disbursed over KSh 127 billion for school capitation in 2023.

"Recognising the pivotal role of education, we increased allocations to the education sector by KShs 127 billion, which enabled us to enhance capitation for all learners, bringing us close to the dream of universal education from ECDE to the tertiary level," Ruto said during the New Year address on Sunday, December 31.

Ruto highlighted the interventions taken by his administration to ease pressure on the economy in 2023.

He noted that the country is now secure from foreign debts thanks to measures such as increased taxation.

The head of state said the interventions will be doubled in 2024 to safeguard Kenya's sovereignty and independence.