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Multi-billion dollar tax shortfall thwarts Ruto's economic plans

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Kenya

William Ruto's new order

Since coming to power in September 2022, Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to make good on his pledge to upend his adversaries' political "dynasties". Ruto is working to unravel their political and business networks, all while weaving his own. [...]

The Kenya Revenue Authority has collected considerably fewer shillings than expected, greatly irking President William Ruto's economic advisers and prompting a dressing down from the Treasury. [...]

Published on 02/04/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Nairobi still reluctant to sign up to OECD global minimum corporate tax

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World Bank lends debt-laden Kenya Power $400m

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Nairobi takes aim at regional development money pits to appease IMF

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