The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party led by Raila Odinga has told Kenyans to stray strong following the hard economic times being experienced in the country.
In a statement on Friday, June 30, the Orange party told Kenyans that their choices have consequences in reference to electing the Kenya Kwanza administration.
"Good morning fellow Kenyans. Someone once said choices have consequences. The time to feel the heat is now. The heat is coming fast and furious. We shall one day overcome it. Let’s keep our heads up, our feelers on the ground and our hearts stronger," part of the statement read.
The message comes hours after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) said that they would announce new fuel prices on Friday (today).
EPRA made the announcement after President William Ruto assented to the Finance Bill which proposed the doubling of VAT on fuel from 8% to 16%.
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"Following the enactment of Finance Act 2023, we will on Friday 30th June announce reviewed maximum petroleum Pump prices," EPRA said.
In addition, Kenyans will be subjected to a 1.5% housing levy in the new law while content creators will part with a 5% withholding tax.
Odinga recently asked Kenyans to boycott the taxes President William Ruto's administration has imposed on them encouraging Kenyans to walk to work instead of driving.
“Let us embrace tax boycotts, let us deny Ruto the fuel tax by limiting consumption of petrol and diesel. One way to do this is to carpool let us arrange to have regular journeys in a single vehicle whenever possible give each other a ride, cut down on non-essential travel, and walk instead of driving whenever possible,” said Raila.
