discriminatory taxation

The Affordable Housing Levy Bill, poised to become law under President William Ruto's administration on Tuesday, 19th March 2024, emerges as a contentious edifice, ostensibly designed to shore up Kenya's housing deficit. Yet, beneath its surface, it harbors fundamental flaws that render it a fiasco and a non-starter. Promised to generate up to Sh90 billion annually by its fourth year, the bill has stumbled from its inception, entangled in legal challenges and failing to meet initial revenue targets. This narrative delves into the bill's inherent pitfalls, scrutinizing its economic viability, constitutional legality, and ethical implications, ultimately unveiling it as a…