Head of state says he will engage the youth and other stakeholders as part of a multisectoral effort to find solutions to issues of national concern. Ruto says he is ready to dialogue over issues of national concernPresident William Ruto on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024, a day after violent protests that saw Parliament invaded by those who took part in demonstrations. In doing so, the head of state said he was acting in the best interests of the ordinary citizens given the opposition that greeted the new tax proposals. While asking the President to suspend the Bill, they said issues raised by Kenyans were genuine and ought to be discussed widely. He said the engagement will provide a platform for all and sundry to deliberate the tax concerns as well as other issues deemed pertinent by Kenyans.

Source: Daily Nation June 27, 2024 03:55 UTC