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Fresh test for Ruto as IMF urges new tax policies to unlock loans

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The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. [File, Standard]

The newly reorganised Ruto government faces a fresh fiscal and political test after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to develop new tax policies to unlock billions of dollars in loans.

The fresh call comes in the wake of recent turmoil, including widespread protests led by Gen Z activists against IMF-backed tax measures that resulted in dozens being killed by police.

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