Donya Vows To Reject proposed Finance Bill 2023

By Elizabeth Angira

Kisii County Member of Parliament, Dorice Danya Aburi, has rejected the proposed Finance Bill 2023, expressing concerns that it would negatively impact poor Kenyans.

She has urged the government to implement policies that alleviate the hardships faced by the majority of Kenyans who are struggling to make ends meet, and she has stated that they will oppose the Bill when it is presented in parliament.

During a donation event for food and clothes in Kitutu Chache North, Aburi challenged the government to utilize unused arable land across the country to boost agricultural production and address the national food shortage.

She emphasized the importance of ensuring that Kenyans have enough food before burdening them with additional taxes, as the increased taxes have contributed to a higher cost of living.

The MP highlighted that she, as well as many other Kenyans, cannot afford the price of flour.

She pointed out that the cost of wheat flour, which was previously cheaper, has made life difficult for poor Kenyans.

Aburi also criticized the high cost of connecting to electricity, attributing it to excessive taxation.

She called on the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to prioritize connecting households to power before imposing taxes.

Aburi argued that the proposed tax measures would disproportionately affect low-income earners, further worsening the already increased cost of living.

She urged her fellow Members of Parliament to reject the Finance Bill when it is presented in the House, as she believes that the majority of poor Kenyans are unable to afford basic necessities such as food, and if this situation persists, life will become unbearable for them.