President Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
Kenya's President William Ruto has signed into law a controversial bill, paving the way for the government to continue collecting a housing levy of 1.5% of a worker's monthly pay. The levy aims to fund the construction of affordable housing for low-income citizens, although its implementation has sparked widespread criticism. Opposition voices and a significant portion of the public have expressed dismay over the levy, viewing it as an additional burden amidst a slew of new taxes. Legal hurdles previously delayed the bill's enactment, with a judge halting deductions due to a lack of a proper legal framework. Despite objections…