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What has Attorney General Justine Muturi said about the finance bill?

The Attorney General of Kenya, Justin Muturi, has publicly addressed the Finance Bill 2023, expressing his support for the bill and highlighting its citizen-centric approach. He was present alongside President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during an event where the President urged Members of Parliament to endorse the bill. (Source: https://www.president.go.ke/finance-bill-2023-is-people-centric-president-ruto/)

Furthermore, Attorney General Muturi has voiced his concerns and provided advice regarding certain aspects of the Finance Bill, particularly the controversial housing levy. He cautioned the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) against continuing to collect the levy, stating that its implementation was premature. Muturi emphasized that the levy's collection should be aligned with the enactment of the Affordable Housing Bill. He believes that the bill, once passed, would provide a more comprehensive framework for implementing the housing levy effectively. (Source: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-02-28-muturi-to-kra-no-you-cant-continue-collecting-housing-levy/)

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