Joho Urges MPs to Reject 2024 Finance Bill Regardless of Party Leadership

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• Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho urged legislators to unite across party lines to oppose the Finance Bill 2024, warning it will harm Kenya’s economy.
• Joho criticized President Ruto’s administration for burdening taxpayers and emphasized the need for lawmakers to prioritize the welfare of ordinary Kenyans.

Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has called on legislators to set aside party loyalties and unite in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024 for the sake of Kenyans’ welfare. 

Speaking on Sunday at Masjid Kulthum, Joho joined other politicians in criticizing the bill, warning that its passage would lead to the collapse of Kenya’s economy.

Joho accused President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration of burdening taxpayers, stating, “What you’re doing is making our people poorer every day. 

Do you want them to remain poor as you rule over them every day?” He emphasized that the proposed bill, which seeks to introduce additional taxes to raise government revenue, disregards the well-being of ordinary Kenyans.

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“This is not a matter of whether you are a member of ODM or UDA. It calls for people to get out of their parties and listen to the voices of the people. Go to Parliament and debate on behalf of the people,” urged Joho. 

He highlighted that while ODM will strongly oppose the bill, they lack the numbers needed to defeat it and thus require broader support from other legislators.