A fierce political clash has erupted in Kenya over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, with leaders aligned to President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition denouncing calls to oust Members of Parliament who supported the bill. Leading the charge, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has sharply criticised opposition legislators from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition for opposing the bill. "Those MPs who voted in favour of the Finance Bill, let no one threaten you. What began as outrage on TikTok over the finance bill has evolved into a widespread revolt, unaffiliated with traditional political structures. The Finance Bill 2024, which includes a range of tax measures, has been a lightning rod for controversy.

Source: Daily Nation June 23, 2024 06:52 UTC