Former Health Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe has broken his silence after a long hiatus, criticising the proposed Farm Produce Tax that has faced stiff opposition in Mt. Speaking in Tigania East over the weekend, alongside Peter Munya, the former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Kagwe criticised the tax describing it as an ill advised taxation policy. Kagwe, used this stance to question the quality of Kenyan leadership and whether political leaders are operating in the best interests of Kenyans. The proposed Farm Produce Tax has attracted widespread criticism, particularly from leaders within the Mount Kenya Region who have insisted the proposed tax will be oppressive for farmers. Gachagua stated that the meeting will address the issues raised by farmers ever since the idea of effecting the tax was floated.

Source: Daily Nation March 11, 2024 09:12 UTC