Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale has commended President William Ruto for the government's unwavering support towards the Muslim community in Kenya. This is after the state exempted the Muslim community from paying taxes on dates imported for the holy month of RamadhanIn a statement on Wednesday, CS Duale expressed his gratitude towards Ruto during this year's expected Holy month of Ramadhan. The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslim had written to the CS requesting for the tax exemption on dates. As a result, Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung'u announced that the taxes due on the dates imported during Ramadhan will be on the government. "The duty-free importation of the dates shall expire on April 20, 2024.
