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President William Ruto during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, 2022.[Kelly Ayodi, Standard]
President William Ruto bowed to public pressure on Wednesday, June 26, and declined to sign the Finance Bill 2024into law.
Ruto agreed to withdraw the controversial Bill after reaching a unanimous agreement with lawmakers at the State House, Nairobi. His decision has since sparked a debate on whether the president has the authority to withdraw a bill.
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