Isaac Mwaura ''The Country Has Lost Approximately Ksh.6 billion As A Result Of Demonstrations''
"We cannot forget the business people who suffered losses worth billions of shillings as their businesses remained closed. We wish to empathize with them as they strive to recoup their lost incomes. Overall, the country has lost approximately Ksh.6 billion as a result of demonstrations, according to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Government spokes person Isaac Mwaura has disclosed that kenya has incurred massive losses which he terms as detrimental to the country's economy.
According to Mwaura Kenya has lost about 6 billion shillings due to the anti government protests.
"We cannot forget the business people who suffered losses worth billions of shillings as their businesses remained closed. We wish to empathise with them as they strive to recoup their lost incomes. Overall, the country has lost approximately Ksh.6 billion as a result of demonstrations, according to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
"Fears abound that if the protests continue, the economy will have a negative impact in this financial year as well and we have a huge tax hole as a result of the rejection of Finance Bill 2024 amounting to Ksh.346 billion''He stated
While adressing the press the governement spokes's person also cited reasons as to why the scheduled national multi-sectoral dialogue by President William Ruto failed to take place as planned as from 15th July.
“Discussions are ongoing within both sides. As you may be aware, the opposition has its supporters and they have to dialogue first just as we are doing on our side,”
He also revealed that there is no final list of individuals to take part in the forum that has been released.
“It is also important to note that we must not necessarily sit and talk. We may even use technology and agree on any issues. So let us be patient,”
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