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Why Ruto's plan to unleash taxman on struggling economy will not work

President William Ruto addresses the nation during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in October 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

President William Ruto wants Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to increase tax collection, up from Sh2 trillion in 2021/22 to Sh3 trillion by next year.

He urged the taxman to double the amount to Sh6 trillion by 2027.

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