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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Evelyne Musambi

Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living

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Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living.

The doubling of the tax on petroleum products, from 8% to 16%, is expected to have a ripple effect on East Africa's economic hub, with the prices of goods and services expected to increase.

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