Sifuna
questioned Ruto's complaints about the levy, noting it ties to high salaries
and adds to burdens like KSh 500,000 in PAYE taxes that seem to fund State
House luxuries. He promised budget cuts to relieve Kenyan workers, declaring
the housing levy would vanish with Ruto's tenure.
The clash highlights tensions over taxes amid economic strains, with critics citing limited job growth and unbudgeted spending, while supporters defend development benefits.