Kenyan opposition calls Ruto’s tax pledge an electoral ploy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Citizen
William Ruto has promised a cut in income tax for Kenyans earning less than 32,333 shillings a month, a pledge several opposition figures have denounced as a campaign ploy. During a visit to Njoro, in Nakuru County, Ndindi Nyoro, Martha Karua and Fred Matiang’i also urged opposition parties to unite before the 2027 general election, Citizen reports.
Kenyan opposition officials have called President William Ruto’s pledge to cut taxes for people earning less than 32,333 Kenyan shillings a month an electoral calculation. Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People’s Party of Kenya, Martha Karua, head of the People’s Liberation Party, and Fred Matiang’i, leader of the Jubilee Party, criticised the pledge during a visit to Njoro, in Nakuru County, Citizen reports.
The three officials accused the government of failing to honour its commitments since 2022 and urged voters to support a united opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. They also criticised the country’s economic and social situation. Antony Kibagendi, MP for Kitutu Chache, in particular accused William Ruto of damaging education, the economy and health.
Martha Karua called for the different opposition forces to join the movement, while Fred Matiang’i advocated peaceful political cooperation. The leaders cited the 2007 violence in the Rift Valley to explain their call to prevent further clashes.
Ndindi Nyoro and Fred Matiang’i had already called for the Kenyan opposition to unite on 12 September. Their renewed appeal comes as several leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 election.
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