Ruto: We eventually passed all clauses of disputed 2024 Finance Bill
President William Ruto has defended the controversial Finance Bill 2024, claiming the government eventually passed all its clauses after withdrawing the original legislation following public protests. Speaking at AIC Kasina in Mwingi on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Ruto blamed misinformation for the public opposition that forced him to decline to sign the Finance Bill 2024, […]
President William Ruto defended the contentious Finance Bill 2024, stating the government ultimately passed all its clauses after withdrawing the original proposal due to misinformation-driven public opposition. Speaking at AIC Kasina in Mwingi on October 25, 2026, Ruto attributed the nationwide protests, largely led by young Kenyans, to propaganda.
The bill, which included proposed tax increases and greater government accountability, sparked demonstrations in June and July 2024, culminating in the June 25 breach of Parliament. Ruto later withdrew the bill but pursued some reforms through separate legislation, signing three finance-related laws on December 11, 2024. He accused unnamed political leaders of creating misinformation to manipulate young Kenyans, urging them to focus on education, employment, and business opportunities instead.
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