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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emmanuel Igunza

Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt

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The Kenyan High Court on Tuesday struck out key clauses of a contentious finance law that has been blamed for significantly raising taxes and the cost of living in East Africa’s largest economy.

High court judges David Majanja, Christine Meoli and Lawrence Mugambi said parts of the Finance Act 2023, including a mandatory housing levy, were unconstitutional and couldn't be enforced.

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