Kenyan president William Ruto right – nearly 60% of country’s tax revenue goes to repaying debt
Ruto said nearly two-thirds of the taxes collected were being used to pay the country's debts. Are his figures sound?
Ruto said nearly two-thirds of the taxes collected were being used to pay the country's debts. Are his figures sound?
Ruto hosted the continent’s inaugural climate change summit, aimed at forging a common position. We examined some of the claims he made.
Kenya’s public finances have been in the spotlight this year, as the new government struggles to balance the books.
As the president nears a year in office, he has been keen to emphasise the social and economic challenges facing his administration.
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