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Babu Owino: Proposed Finance Bill a threat to ordinary Kenyans

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has criticised the government for its handling of the Finance Bill 2024, arguing that it will disproportionately impact ordinary citizens.

Speaking on Spice FM on Thursday, June 20, Owino stressed the importance of investing in the local population to stimulate economic growth rather than burdening them with additional taxes.

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