Senator Ledama Ole Kina of Narok has opposed the proposed 3% housing levy.
The senator expressed concern that the housing project might boost rural-urban migration as Kenyans sought to purchase homes in the metropolis.
"Stop this nonsense of a 3% housing levy, we are a wealthy country with plenty of land," Ole Kina tweeted on Tuesday.
"We must put a stop to this migration from rural to urban and focus on developing our counties."
Did you read this?
The finance bill violates the bill of rights
— Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) May 30, 2023
The charge is part of the proposed Finance Bill 2023, which is presently out for public comment.
Following public engagement, the Bill will be debated in Parliament.
President William Ruto is pushing for the levy, claiming it will create jobs for youngsters and provide cheap housing for the poor.
Despite the government's efforts to dispel myths about the housing charge, Kenyans have reacted negatively to the proposal.
So what is wrong with the finance bill ?
— Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) May 30, 2023
1. Tax 16% on infant formula, which like sanitary pads must be free world wide
2. Tax on Antisera - blood 🩸 Antibodies - in a nutshell when you get sick and are low on plasma you have to pay 16% VAT to get the transfusion.
3. Tax on…
