Posted 1/26/2024, 12:02:00 PM
Kenyan Court Blocks Controversial Housing Tax, Dealing Blow to Ruto Government
- Kenyan court blocks controversial 1.5% monthly housing tax, orders payments to halt
- Government wanted to continue collecting tax while case proceeds, but appeal rejected
- Tax aimed to fund affordable housing for low-income earners, but seen as burden by many
- Ruling deals blow to Ruto government, comes amid tensions with judiciary
- Separate ruling blocks Ruto's plan to send police to Haiti to address gang violence