Azimio la Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga says he would release a thorough statement on Thursday of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition's stance on the disputed Finance Bill, 2023.

Odinga, who has previously opposed the law, told a press conference in Nairobi on Monday that the coalition will emphasize their contentions and advise on the next steps as Parliament considers it. Find out the key things in the finance bill 2023.

"On the Finance Bill issue, we as Azimio will give a detailed statement on Thursday to tell Kenyans why we oppose it and what they should do if it is brought before parliament," Odinga added.

The Kenya Kwanza government proposes a 16% VAT on fuel and a housing fund, among other fees, in the Finance Bill 2023 as they seek to raise more money to fund projects locally instead of borrowing.

PHOTO | COURTESY Raila Odinga

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Odinga called politicians who support the bill "enemies of the country" on Monday, warning Kenyans to pay attention to anyone who does not oppose it.

"There have been threats, but our MPs have been told to oppose them vehemently." "We want Kenyans to keep a close eye on whoever supports that bill because doing so is betraying Kenyans," said Raila.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the bill will pass and that all mps who oppose it will not have roads built in their areas. He added that the legislation helps the government to raise funds for running the country.

PHOTO | COURTESY Raila Odinga

Belgut member of Parliament has faulted the media for spreading false information about the bill. According to Koech, the media has sensationalized the debate surrounding the bill, alleging that it has swayed a majority of Kenyans who have yet to take the time to read the bill for themselves.

koech said that So many people have not socialized with this finance bill as just a talk and that the narrative out there is being driven by the media

President William Ruto has maintained that the finance bill 2023 will benefit kenyans in the long run and that the opposition has no reason to oppose it.