Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi
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Mutahi Ngunyi has cautioned President William Ruto against increasing the amount of taxes imposed on Kenyans.
Ngunyi declared on Wednesday that the government would face an infuriated response from citizens if it continues to turn a deaf ear to their plight. The former technical advisor to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta also brought up King Rehoboam's tale (Son of King Solomon) who, due to bad counsel, imposed high taxes on the people, serving a blow to his administration. Rehoboam's actions resulted in the collapse of Jerusalem and the surfacing of Israel, alongside other smaller kingdoms that felt uneasy due to Rehoboam's regulation.
"The Bible says: King Rehoboam, Son of Solomon was foolish. People cried to him to reduce taxes. He replied: "If the taxes of my father Solomon were heavy. I will make them heavier. If he injured you with whips, I will use scorpions" They killed him. Dear Ruto listen to the people," Ngunyi said.
The political scientist was citing 1 Kings 12:14 in his remarks. As detailed in the Bible, Rehoboam followed the advice of his younger counsellors instead of following the guidance of the older advisors, as recounted in the Bible. Ngunyi's sentiments come amid the controversial Finance Bill, 2023 which has generated much debate due to some of its proposals. Under the Bill, Ruto's administration proposed a multitude of measures to impose additional taxes, a move that has led to discontent among many Kenyans.
The opposition has told off the bill which is currently undergoing public participation before it is presented in the National Assembly.
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Let Ruto taxes bite everyone so they can wake up and fight back. The collapse of Ruto regime is eminent! He was the worst leader and he does not possess any leadership skills. Ruto regime is severely bewitched as he runs across churches in Kenya telling lies and insulting Raila and Uhuru. The man of Sugoi is very confused on the way forward for Kenya. Wacha aji-destroy mwenyewe!
Let Ruto taxes bite everyone so they can wake up and fight back. The collapse of Ruto regime is eminent! He was the worst leader and he does not possess any leadership skills. Ruto regime is severely bewitched as he runs across churches in Kenya telling lies and insulting Raila and Uhuru. The man of Sugoi is very confused on the way forward for Kenya. Wacha aji-destroy mwenyewe!
Mutahi Ngumi - you can not advise a know-it fool! You are just wasting your invaluable time trying to open Ruto’s eyes! He does not read the Bible like you do but he knows everything the Bible says from the wrong verses! Stop wasting your time! Tukutane kwa maandamano na Baba Man!
Kibaki did it, no problem. Uhuru borrowed to the max, no problem. Ruto trying to do it but wrong timing amidst loans coming due and economic meltdown due to external factors. He must do something either way
This is not the time to whine and gripe, this is the time to actually see where our country is at the moment. KENYA is BROKE!!If Ruto does not do something drastic, Kenya will default on its external debt and Kenya will lose JKIA, the Lamu Port, etc. The Central Bank which is already dollar-stressed won't have any reserves and life as Kenyans currently know it will change like never seen before. Then a question arises, if theft of public funds can be tamed and culprits prosecuted and forced to pay back, will imposition of new taxes be necessary?